Letter by letter: 검은색
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 검은색 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 검 | ㄱ + ㅓ + ㅁ | ㄱ g / k, ㅓ eo, ㅁ m (at the end) |
| 은 | ㅇ + ㅡ + ㄴ | ㅇ silent, ㅡ eu, ㄴ n (at the end) |
| 색 | ㅅ + ㅐ + ㄱ | ㅅ s, ㅐ ae, ㄱ k (at the end) |
Written 검은색, but said [거믄색]: linking (final moves to the next vowel). The romanizer explains these sound rules for any word.
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
RㄱJㅓAㅁDㅇMㅡSㄴTㅅOㅐRㄱ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "black" in Korean?
검은색 (geomeunsaek).
How do you pronounce 검은색?
It sounds like "geomeunsaek". It is written 검은색 but said [거믄색] because of Korean sound changes.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20