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English - Korean
Black
blæk
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
검은색 (geomeunsaek), 어두운 (eoduun), 블랙 (beullaek), 흑 (heuk), 검다 (geomda)
Black meanings in Korean
검은색 (geomeunsaek)
Example:
The cat is black.
고양이는 검은색이에요.
She wore a black dress.
그녀는 검은색 드레스를 입었어요.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing color in everyday situations, fashion, and art.
Note: Used to describe the color black in various contexts.
어두운 (eoduun)
Example:
It was a black night.
어두운 밤이었어요.
The room was black with darkness.
방은 어둠으로 가득 차 있었어요.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing a lack of light or a dark atmosphere.
Note: Often used in literary contexts or to convey mood.
블랙 (beullaek)
Example:
I prefer black coffee.
저는 블랙 커피를 선호해요.
She likes black sneakers.
그녀는 블랙 운동화를 좋아해요.
Usage: informalContext: Casual conversations, especially related to fashion or preferences.
Note: Loanword from English, commonly used in modern contexts.
흑 (heuk)
Example:
The black of the ink is deep.
잉크의 흑은 깊어요.
He has black hair.
그는 흑발이에요.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Literary or descriptive contexts.
Note: More formal or literary usage; can also relate to black substances.
검다 (geomda)
Example:
The sky is black.
하늘이 검다.
The coal is black.
석탄은 검다.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing properties or states of objects.
Note: Verb form meaning 'to be black.'
Black's synonyms
dark
Dark refers to a lack of light or brightness, similar to black, but can also encompass shades that are not necessarily black, such as deep shades of other colors.
Example: The room was painted in a dark color.
Note: Dark can be used to describe a range of colors that are not necessarily black, while black specifically refers to the darkest color.
ebony
Ebony is a deep, lustrous black color that is often associated with elegance and luxury.
Example: The table was made of polished ebony wood.
Note: Ebony specifically refers to a rich, black color with a shiny or polished appearance.
sable
Sable is a dark, black color that is often used to describe fur or luxurious fabrics.
Example: She wore a sable coat to the event.
Note: Sable is typically associated with luxurious materials like fur, while black is a more general term for the darkest color.
inky
Inky describes a deep, dark black color that resembles the color of ink.
Example: The artist used inky black paint for the night sky.
Note: Inky specifically refers to a black color reminiscent of ink, while black is a more general term.
Black expressions, common phrases
Black and white
This phrase refers to a situation or issue that is clear-cut, with no ambiguity or middle ground.
Example: Life isn't always black and white; there are many gray areas.
Note: The original word 'black' symbolizes darkness or the absence of light, while 'black and white' refers to clarity or simplicity.
Black sheep
This phrase refers to a person who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment to their family or group.
Example: John is the black sheep of the family; he's always causing trouble.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies negativity or something undesirable, while 'black sheep' specifically denotes a person's reputation within a group.
Blackout
This phrase refers to a sudden and complete loss of light or power.
Example: During the storm, there was a blackout, and we were left without electricity for hours.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies darkness, while 'blackout' refers to the event of losing power or light.
Black market
This phrase refers to the illegal buying and selling of goods, often evading government regulations.
Example: Some goods are only available on the black market, and they can be illegal to purchase.
Note: The original word 'black' connotes negativity, while 'black market' specifically refers to illegal or underground trading.
Blacklist
This phrase refers to a list of people or things that are officially banned or excluded.
Example: If you violate company policy, you may be added to the blacklist and not allowed to work here again.
Note: The original word 'black' implies something negative, while 'blacklist' refers to a list of banned entities.
Black tie
This phrase refers to a formal dress code that typically requires men to wear tuxedos and women to wear elegant evening gowns.
Example: The invitation says it's a black-tie event, so make sure to wear a tuxedo.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies the color, while 'black tie' refers to a specific dress code for formal occasions.
Black eye
This phrase refers to discoloration or bruising around the eye due to injury or impact.
Example: He got into a fight and ended up with a black eye.
Note: The original word 'black' signifies the color, while 'black eye' specifically refers to a physical injury.
Blackmail
This phrase refers to the act of demanding money or other benefits from someone in exchange for not revealing compromising information about them.
Example: The criminal threatened to blackmail the politician if he didn't comply with his demands.
Note: The original word 'black' connotes negativity, while 'blackmail' refers to a form of extortion using threats.
Black everyday (slang) expressions
Black magic
The use of supernatural powers for evil and selfish purposes.
Example: She believes in the power of black magic.
Note: Black magic involves occult practices, not the color black itself.
Black belt
An expert level of qualification in martial arts.
Example: She's a black belt in Karate.
Note: Black belt represents achievement and expertise, not related to the color black.
Black ops
Covert or clandestine operations conducted by a government, military, or intelligence agency.
Example: The mission was a black ops carried out by special forces.
Note: Black ops refers to secret operations, not directly linked to the color black.
Black - Examples
The cat's fur is black.
고양이의 털은 검은색이다.
The room was pitch black.
방은 칠흑같이 어두웠다.
The news put her in a black mood.
그 소식은 그녀를 우울한 기분으로 만들었다.
Black grammar
Black - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: black
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): blacker
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): blackest
Adjective (Adjective): black
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): blacks, black
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): black
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): blacked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): blacking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): blacks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): black
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): black
Syllables, Separation and Stress
black Contains 1 syllables: black
Phonetic transcription: ˈblak
black , ˈblak (The red syllable is stressed)
Black - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
black: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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