When to use pink in Korean

When to use it

분홍색 means pink, a light red color. You use it to talk about the color of clothes and other things, like shirts, shoes, or bags. In everyday Korean, it often comes before a noun, as in "분홍색 치마" for "a pink skirt."

Example sentences

1. 이 분홍색 셔츠가 예뻐요.

   This pink shirt is pretty.

2. 저는 분홍색 운동화를 샀어요.

   I bought pink sneakers.

3. 민지의 분홍색 가방은 작아요.

   Minji's pink bag is small.

4. 학교에 분홍색 모자를 쓰고 갔어요.

   I went to school wearing a pink hat.

5. 공원에서 분홍색 재킷을 입은 아이를 봤어요.

   I saw a child wearing a pink jacket at the park.

6. 여행 갈 때 분홍색 티셔츠를 가져갈 거예요.

   I will take a pink T-shirt when I travel.