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How do you say "golden" in Korean?
금색
geumsaek
In Korean, "golden" is 금색.
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Pronunciation
Geum-saek rhymes with gum-sack. The eu vowel ㅡ is neutral and tight, and saek rhymes with sack.
Writing and usage
금색 has two syllable blocks. The tight ㅡ vowel suggests precious metal and wealth.
Example sentence
금색 목걸이입니다.
It's a golden necklace.
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How to remember 금색
Geum-saek: geum is like gem, precious gold. That eu vowel is tight and valuable.
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Questions about 금색
How do you say "golden" in Korean?
In Korean, "golden" is 금색. It is a noun.
How is 금색 written in Korean?
금색 has two syllable blocks. The tight ㅡ vowel suggests precious metal and wealth.
How is 금색 used in a sentence?
Use 금색 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 금색 목걸이입니다. (It's a golden necklace.).
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