When to use purple in Korean

When to use it

Purple is a color between blue and red. The Korean word (보라색) means “purple” and is used to describe the color of clothes and many other things. For example, you can say a purple shirt, a purple bag, or purple flowers.

Example sentences

1. 저는 보라색 티셔츠를 입어요.

   I wear a purple T-shirt.

2. 학교에 보라색 가방을 가져갔어요.

   I took a purple bag to school.

3. 공원에서 보라색 꽃을 봤어요.

   I saw purple flowers in the park.

4. 이 보라색 모자 어때요?

   How is this purple hat?

5. 엄마는 보라색 치마를 샀어요.

   My mom bought a purple skirt.

6. 여행 갈 때 보라색 재킷을 챙겼어요.

   I packed a purple jacket for the trip.