How do you say "turquoise" in Korean?

터키석

teokiseok

Adjective Hangul

In Korean, "turquoise" is 터키석 (teokiseok).

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Pronunciation

Teokiseok is borrowed from the English word turquoise, teo-ki-SEOK, with a hard stop on the final k.

Writing and usage

터키석 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

바다는 밝은 청록색이었다.

badaneun balgeun cheongroksaegieotda.

The sea was a bright turquoise.

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How to remember 터키석

Teokiseok almost is the English word turquoise wearing a Korean accent, so just listen for the echo.

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Questions about 터키석

How do you pronounce 터키석?

Teokiseok is borrowed from the English word turquoise, teo-ki-SEOK, with a hard stop on the final k.

Is 터키석 formal or casual?

터키석 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 터키석 written in Korean?

터키석 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as teokiseok.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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