When to use silver in Korean

When to use it

Silver (은) is a shiny gray-white metal. People use this word when talking about jewelry, coins, and other things made of silver. It can also be used when speaking about silver as a valuable material.

Example sentences

1. 이 반지는 은으로 만들었어요.

   This ring is made of silver.

2. 엄마는 은 목걸이를 샀어요.

   Mom bought a silver necklace.

3. 박물관에서 옛날 은 동전을 봤어요.

   I saw an old silver coin at the museum.

4. 선생님이 은은 값이 비싸다고 말했어요.

   The teacher said silver is expensive.

5. 시장에 작은 은 컵이 있어요.

   There is a small silver cup at the market.

6. 나는 생일 선물로 은 팔찌를 받았어요.

   I got a silver bracelet as a birthday present.