Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Red" in Korean: 빨간색
빨간색ppalgansaek
Red in Korean is 빨간색 (ppalgansaek). 빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
Red: starting the exchange
저는 빨간색을 좋아해요.jeoneun ppalgansaegeul joahaeyo.
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How to pronounce 빨간색
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ppalgansaek
/p͈alkansɛk̚/
빨간색 is read ppalgansaek. In 빨간색 옷, read the full phrase as ppalgansaek ot.
"Red" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 빨간색ppalgansaek | Red The inventory form for red. | The inventory form for red. |
| 빨간색 옷ppalgansaek ot | red clothing 빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate. | 빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate. |
How to use 빨간색 in real life
- 1Red: starting the exchange
저는 빨간색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun ppalgansaegeul joahaeyo.
I like red.
빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
- 2Red: adding useful context
이 가방은 빨간색이에요.
i gabangeun ppalgansaegieyo.
This bag is red.
This sentence places 빨간색 in a complete exchange.
- 3Red: a different conversation
빨간색으로 바꿔 주세요.
ppalgansaegeuro bakkwo juseyo.
Please change it to red.
This sentence places 빨간색 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 빨간색
Incorrect: 이 가방는 빨간색이에요.
Correct: 이 가방은 빨간색이에요.
When practicing red, 가방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 가방은, not 가방는.
Incorrect: 이 가방은 빨간색이예요.
Correct: 이 가방은 빨간색이에요.
When practicing red, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 이 가방은 빨간색이에요.
Good to know
빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 빨간색
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 빨간색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun ppalgansaegeul joahaeyo.
I like red.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 가방은 빨간색이에요.
i gabangeun ppalgansaegieyo.
This bag is red.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Red" in Korean
What does 빨간색 mean?
Red in Korean is 빨간색 (ppalgansaek). 빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
When should I say 빨간색 옷?
빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
How does 빨간색 옷 differ from the basic expression?
빨간색 옷 means “red clothing”. 빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
Can I use 빨간색 in a full sentence?
저는 빨간색을 좋아해요. means “I like red.” 빨간색 names the color red; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 빨간 is a useful modifier before a noun; 빨갛다 is a related dictionary predicate.
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