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How do you say "purple" in Korean?
보라색
borasaek
In Korean, "purple" is 보라색.
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Pronunciation
Bo-ra-saek has a soft b sound at the start. Ra has the a vowel ㅏ, and saek rhymes with sack.
Writing and usage
보라색 has three syllable blocks. The ㅏ vowel in ra contrasts with the deep royal meaning.
Example sentence
보라색 꽃입니다.
It's a purple flower.
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How to remember 보라색
Bo-ra-saek: bo is soft like purple velvet. The a vowel gives purple brightness.
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Questions about 보라색
How do you say "purple" in Korean?
In Korean, "purple" is 보라색. It is a noun.
How is 보라색 written in Korean?
보라색 has three syllable blocks. The ㅏ vowel in ra contrasts with the deep royal meaning.
How is 보라색 used in a sentence?
Use 보라색 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 보라색 꽃입니다. (It's a purple flower.).
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