Korean Dictionary
How to say "Yellow" in Korean
“Yellow” in Korean is 노랑 (pronounced "Norang").
노랑
Norang
Usage & Context
Norang is the Korean word for yellow, one of the primary colors. Yellow is associated with happiness and brightness in Korean culture. It is commonly seen in traditional Korean art and decorations.
Example Sentence
노랑 꽃이 아름다워요.
The yellow flower is beautiful.
How to use 노랑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Yellow” is 노랑, romanized as Norang.
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
Pronounced 'no-rang' — 'no' like 'no' in English, and 'rang' rhymes with the end of 'tongue' but with a clearer 'ah' vowel. The 'r' is a light tap, almost like a soft 'd'.
More Example Sentences
Identifying yourself on a video call
노란 우산을 쓰고 있어요.
I'm holding a yellow umbrella.
Explaining Korean school transport
유치원 버스는 보통 노란색이에요.
Kindergarten buses are usually yellow.
Checking fruit in the kitchen
바나나는 노랗게 익었어요.
The banana has ripened yellow.
Cultural Context
In Korea, bright yellow is strongly tied to kindergarten and elementary safety — 유치원 버스 (kindergarten buses) are yellow by law, and small children often wear yellow backpacks or rain gear to be highly visible in traffic. A yellow ribbon (노란 리본) has also become a powerful symbol of remembrance for the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy. Note that 노랑 is the pure noun form, but when describing something, Koreans say 노란 (as an adjective) or 노란색.
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Common Phrases
노란색을 좋아해요.
I like the color yellow.
노란 꽃이 피었어요.
Yellow flowers have bloomed.
바나나는 노래요.
Bananas are yellow.
Related Expressions
노란색
noransaek
the color yellow
노랗다
norata
to be yellow
샛노랗다
saennorata
vividly / bright yellow
개나리색
gaenarisaek
forsythia yellow (bright spring yellow)
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