Korean Dictionary
How to say "Peach" in Korean
“Peach” in Korean is 복숭아색 (pronounced "Boksungah-saek").
복숭아색
Boksungah-saek
Usage & Context
Boksungah-saek is the Korean word for peach. Peach is associated with sweetness and warmth in Korean design. It is popular in spring fashion and cosmetics.
Example Sentence
복숭아색 립스틱이 예뻐요.
The peach lipstick is pretty.
How to use 복숭아색 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Peach” is 복숭아색, romanized as Boksungah-saek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
복숭아 (boksunga) sounds like 'bok-soong-ah', with 'bok' like 'bock' beer, 'soong' like 'sung' in 'sunglasses', and 'ah' like 'ah' in 'father'. 색 (saek) sounds like 'saek' as in 'sack' but with a softer 'k'. Together, it's 'Bok-soong-ah-saek'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about makeup for a fresh look.
복숭아색 블러셔를 바르니 생기 있어 보여요.
My face looks lively when I apply peach blush.
Discussing seasonal fashion.
봄에는 복숭아색 니트가 정말 예뻐요.
Peach-colored knitwear is really pretty in spring.
Choosing colors for baby items.
아기 옷은 복숭아색처럼 부드러운 색이 좋아요.
Soft colors like peach are good for baby clothes.
Cultural Context
복숭아색 (boksunga-saek), or 'peach color,' is widely associated with youthfulness, sweetness, and a healthy glow in Korean culture. It's a hugely popular color in K-beauty, especially for 'fruit juice makeup' (과즙 메이크업) which aims for a fresh, vibrant, and natural look. It's also a favorite for spring fashion, conveying a soft, warm, and inviting aesthetic. The peach fruit itself is often seen as a symbol of good luck and longevity in traditional Korean folklore.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
복숭아색 립
Peach lipstick/lip tint
복숭아색 볼
Peach cheeks (referring to blush)
복숭아색 메이크업
Peach makeup
Related Expressions
살구색
salgusaek
Apricot color (very similar, often interchangeable)
코랄색
koralsaek
Coral color (can be similar, often a bit more orange/pink)
연주황색
yeonjuhwangsaek
Light orange-yellow
분홍색
bunhongsaek
Pink (general, peach is a warm pinkish-orange)
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