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How do you say "pink" in Korean?
분홍색
bunhongsaek
In Korean, "pink" is 분홍색.
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Pronunciation
Bun-hong-saek has the u vowel ㅜ at the start. Hong uses the o vowel ㅗ, and saek rhymes with sack.
Writing and usage
분홍색 has three syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel and soft consonants make pink sound delicate.
Example sentence
분홍색 드레스입니다.
It's a pink dress.
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How to remember 분홍색
Bun-hong-saek: bun is soft like pink petals. That u vowel is gentle and sweet.
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Questions about 분홍색
How do you say "pink" in Korean?
In Korean, "pink" is 분홍색. It is a noun.
How is 분홍색 written in Korean?
분홍색 has three syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel and soft consonants make pink sound delicate.
How is 분홍색 used in a sentence?
Use 분홍색 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 분홍색 드레스입니다. (It's a pink dress.).
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