In this vocabulary lesson you will learn the names of colors in Korean. Color in Korean is 색깔 [saek-kkal] and this is sometimes shortened to 색 [saek]. When saying the names of colors in Korean you will add 색 to the color word. For example, red is 빨간색 [bbal-gan-saek] in Korean. Below you will find a list of colors in Korean, with English and audio to help you learn the pronunciation.
List Of Colors In Korean
Here is a list of the most common colors in Korean with English translation. Try to read each word out loud and then listen to the audio to check how it should sound. Then, try the practice exercise below.
| English | Korean | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| red | 빨간색 [bbal-gan-saek] | |
| blue | 파란색 [pa-ran-saek] | |
| green | 초록색 [cho-rok-saek] | |
| yellow | 노란색 [no-ran-saek] | |
| orange | 주황색 [ju-hwang-saek] | |
| pink | 분홍색 [bun-hong-saek] | |
| purple | 보라색 [bo-ra-saek] | |
| brown | 갈색 [gal-saek] | |
| black | 검은색 [geom-eun-saek] | |
| gray | 회색 [hoe-saek] | |
| white | 흰색 [hin-saek] | |
| gold | 금색 [geum-saek] |
Download this list of colors in Korean and printable flashcards.
Review Quiz
Already know colors in Korean? Try this Korean colors quiz to see how many you can remember.
