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검은색 meaning and pronunciation

geomeunsaek · black

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 31663
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 거믄색, 거믄새기, 거믄색또, 거믄생만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    빛이 없을 때의 밤하늘이나 먹과 같은 색.

    English: black — A very dark color like a night sky with no light or black ink.

    Examples

    • 검은색 가죽 장갑.
    • 검은색 구두.
    • 검은색 구름.
    • 검은색 바탕.
    • 검은색 뿔테 안경.
    • 검은색 상복.
Origin
검은色
Categories
개념 > 색깔

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