Korean Dictionary
How to say "Transparent" in Korean
“Transparent” in Korean is 투명한 (pronounced "Tumyeonghan").
투명한
Tumyeonghan
Usage & Context
투명한 describes something clear or see-through and is widely used in Korean beauty and design contexts. Korean glass skin beauty trend uses 투명한 to describe the ideal luminous complexion. It is also used metaphorically to describe openness and honesty.
Example Sentence
이 유리컵은 투명해서 예쁘게 보여요.
This glass cup looks pretty because it is transparent.
How to use 투명한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Transparent” is 투명한, romanized as Tumyeonghan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
투 (tu) sounds like "too" in English. 명 (myeong) rhymes with "young" but starts with an "m" sound, where "eo" is like the "uh" in "butter." 한 (han) sounds like "hahn" or "hon" in "honey." The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone's clear, radiant complexion, often associated with 'glass skin'.
그녀는 투명한 피부를 가지고 있어서 부러워요.
I envy her because she has transparent skin.
Discussing corporate transparency and honesty.
이 회사는 모든 정보를 투명하게 공개해요.
This company discloses all information transparently.
Talking about phone accessories.
투명한 케이스를 씌우니 휴대폰 디자인이 더 잘 보여요.
The phone's design shows better with a transparent case.
Cultural Context
투명한 is widely used in the Korean beauty industry, especially with the 'glass skin' (유리 피부, yuri pibu) trend, where it describes a clear, luminous, almost translucent complexion, signifying healthy, hydrated skin. Beyond beauty, it's also a highly valued quality in business and politics, signifying honesty and openness, as in '투명한 경영' (transparent management).
Editorial note
We review entries like 투명한 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
투명한 유리
transparent glass
투명한 피부
transparent skin (glass skin)
투명하게 공개하다
to disclose transparently
Related Expressions
맑은
malgeun
clear, pure (for water, air, sound)
깨끗한
kkaekkeuthan
clean, neat (for objects, spaces, conscience)
불투명한
bultumyeonghan
opaque, non-transparent (antonym)
솔직한
soljikhan
honest, frank (metaphorical synonym for transparency in character)
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