Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"White" in Korean: 흰색
흰색huinsaek
White in Korean is 흰색 (huinsaek). 흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
White: starting the exchange
저는 흰색을 좋아해요.jeoneun huinsaegeul joahaeyo.
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How to pronounce 흰색
Say it
huinsaek
/hɰinsɛk̚/
흰색 is read huinsaek. In 흰색 옷, read the full phrase as huinsaek ot.
"White" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 흰색huinsaek | White The inventory form for white. | The inventory form for white. |
| 흰색 옷huinsaek ot | white clothing 흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate. | 흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate. |
How to use 흰색 in real life
- 1White: starting the exchange
저는 흰색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun huinsaegeul joahaeyo.
I like white.
흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
- 2White: adding useful context
이 가방은 흰색이에요.
i gabangeun huinsaegieyo.
This bag is white.
This sentence places 흰색 in a complete exchange.
- 3White: a different conversation
흰색으로 바꿔 주세요.
huinsaegeuro bakkwo juseyo.
Please change it to white.
This sentence places 흰색 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 흰색
Incorrect: 이 가방는 흰색이에요.
Correct: 이 가방은 흰색이에요.
When practicing white, 가방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 가방은, not 가방는.
Incorrect: 이 가방은 흰색이예요.
Correct: 이 가방은 흰색이에요.
When practicing white, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 이 가방은 흰색이에요.
Good to know
흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 흰색
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 흰색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun huinsaegeul joahaeyo.
I like white.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 가방은 흰색이에요.
i gabangeun huinsaegieyo.
This bag is white.
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 "White" in Korean
What does 흰색 mean?
White in Korean is 흰색 (huinsaek). 흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
When should I say 흰색 옷?
흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
How does 흰색 옷 differ from the basic expression?
흰색 옷 means “white clothing”. 흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
Can I use 흰색 in a full sentence?
저는 흰색을 좋아해요. means “I like white.” 흰색 names the color white; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. 흰 is a useful modifier before a noun; 희다 is a related dictionary predicate.
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