Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cream" in Korean
“Cream” in Korean is 크림색 (pronounced "Keurimsaek").
크림색
Keurimsaek
Usage & Context
Keurimsaek is the Korean word for cream. Cream is associated with warmth and comfort in Korean design. It is popular in cozy home decor and comfortable clothing.
Example Sentence
크림색 소파가 편해요.
The cream sofa is comfortable.
How to use 크림색 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cream” is 크림색, romanized as Keurimsaek.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 크림색 as 'keu-rim-saek'. '크' sounds like 'crew' without the 'w'. '림' is like 'rim'. '색' is similar to 'sack'.
More Example Sentences
Shopping for clothes in a store.
이 크림색 니트 스웨터는 정말 부드러워요.
This cream knit sweater is really soft.
Discussing home renovation with a friend.
벽을 크림색으로 칠했더니 방이 훨씬 아늑해졌어요.
After painting the walls cream, the room became much cozier.
Describing a dessert at a cafe.
크림색 케이크 위에 딸기가 예쁘게 올라가 있었어요.
Strawberries were beautifully placed on top of the cream-colored cake.
Cultural Context
크림색 (Keurimsaek) is a very popular color in modern Korean interior design and fashion, often associated with a minimalist, cozy, and '카페 감성' (cafe aesthetic) vibe. It evokes warmth and comfort, frequently seen in home decor items like sofas, blankets, and ceramic tableware, as well as in everyday casual wear.
Editorial note
We review entries like 크림색 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
크림색 옷
Cream-colored clothes
크림색 벽
Cream-colored wall
크림색 인테리어
Cream interior design
Related Expressions
흰색
Hinsaek
White
베이지색
Beijisaek
Beige
아이보리색
Aibori-saek
Ivory
따뜻한 색
Ttatteuthan saek
Warm color
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