Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dark Red" in Korean
“Dark Red” in Korean is 진빨강 (pronounced "Jinbbalggang").
진빨강
Jinbbalggang
Usage & Context
Jinbbalggang is the Korean word for dark red. Dark red is associated with sophistication and depth in Korean design. It is commonly used in formal wear and elegant interiors.
Example Sentence
진빨강 와인을 마시고 있어요.
I am drinking dark red wine.
How to use 진빨강 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dark Red” is 진빨강, romanized as Jinbbalggang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 진빨강.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jin-ppal-gang' — 'jin' like 'jean' shortened, 'ppal' with a tense double-p (pinch your lips), and 'gang' ending in 'ng'. The double 'pp' is the tricky part and carries the most tension.
More Example Sentences
Makeup prep before going out
진빨강 립스틱은 파티룩에 잘 어울려요.
Dark red lipstick suits a party look.
Describing a dinner setting
와인은 진한 빨간색이에요.
Wine is a deep red color.
Discussing seasonal fashion trends
가을에는 진빨강 니트가 유행이에요.
Dark red knitwear is in style for fall.
Cultural Context
In everyday Korean, people more commonly say 진한 빨강 or 진한 빨간색 (literally 'thick/deep red') rather than the compound 진빨강. 와인색 (wine color) and 버건디 (burgundy) are even more frequent in fashion and beauty contexts — burgundy lips and nails trend every autumn in Korean K-beauty content. 진 as a prefix means deep or dark and combines with many color names (진초록, 진파랑).
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
진빨강 립스틱 발랐어요.
I put on dark red lipstick.
와인색 옷이 고급스러워요.
Wine-colored clothes look classy.
버건디가 올해 유행이에요.
Burgundy is trendy this year.
Related Expressions
진한 빨강
jinhan ppalgang
deep/dark red (most common form)
와인색
wainsaek
wine red
버건디
beogeondi
burgundy
자주색
jajusaek
crimson / reddish purple
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