How to say “white” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “white” is 하얗다 (hayata). There are 2 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「white」는 한국어로 하얗다.
to be white
TOPIK 2 · adjective
겨울이 되어 온 세상이 하얘요.Winter has come, so the whole world is white.
white
TOPIK 2 · noun
여름에는 시원한 흰색 옷을 즐겨 입어요.In summer, I enjoy wearing cool white clothes.
white color; white
TOPIK 2 · noun
하얀색 눈이 소복이 쌓여요.White snow piles up thickly.
Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato
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