How do you say "ivory" in Korean?

상아

sanga

Adjective Hangul

In Korean, "ivory" is 상아 (sanga).

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Pronunciation

Sanga is short and open, SANG-a, with the sang syllable nasal and stress falling right at the start.

Writing and usage

상아 is written using hangul. It's a adjective, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

건반은 매끄러운 아이보리색이었다.

geonbaneun maekkeureoun aiborisaegieotda.

The keys were a smooth ivory colour.

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How to remember 상아

Sanga can sound like 'song, ah' -- a soft ivory-colored song.

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Questions about 상아

How do you pronounce 상아?

Sanga is short and open, SANG-a, with the sang syllable nasal and stress falling right at the start.

Is 상아 formal or casual?

상아 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 상아 written in Korean?

상아 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as sanga.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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