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색깔

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Meaning and Usage

The word '색깔' means 'color' or 'hue' in Korean. It is a common noun used to describe the color of objects, clothes, nature, and more. It is a basic vocabulary word introduced at the beginner TOPIK level.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '색깔' when talking about fashion, art, or describing things around you. For example, when choosing clothes, discussing paint colors, or describing flowers.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 색깔이 예쁘다: to have a pretty color
  • 색깔이 다르다: to have different colors
  • 색깔이 다양하다: to have diverse colors

These collocations help express qualities or differences in color.

Register and Politeness

'색깔' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '색깔' with '색' which also means 'color'. '색깔' often emphasizes the visible hue or shade, while '색' can be more abstract or used in compound words. Using '색깔' is more natural when directly describing the color of an object.

Example Sentences

이 꽃은 정말 예쁜 색깔을 가지고 있어요.

I kkot-eun jeongmal yeppeun saekkkal-eul gajigo isseoyo.

This flower has a really pretty color.

색깔이 다른 옷을 입으면 더 눈에 띄어요.

Saekkkal-i dareun os-eul ibeumyeon deo nun-e tti-eoyo.

Wearing clothes of different colors stands out more.

이 그림은 색깔이 아주 다양해서 재미있어요.

I geurim-eun saekkkal-i aju dayanghaeseo jaemiisseoyo.

This painting is interesting because it has very diverse colors.