Dictionary — Entry No. 0862
빨간
ppalggan · adjective
빨간
ppalggan
[ppal-GAHN]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Literally means red, the color of passion and intensity in Korean culture. Used to describe both physical objects and emotional states, often conveying urgency or strong feelings.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Red Velvet’s name itself celebrates this color as a symbol of luxury and duality. In K-Dramas like ‘Descendants of the Sun,’ red clothing symbolizes danger and emotional intensity, while K-pop idols frequently wear red for impactful performances.
Example Sentences
그 빨간 꽃은 정말 아름답다.
Geu ppalggan kkot-eun jeongmal areumdapda.
That red flower is really beautiful (expressing admiration)
빨간 얼굴로 뛰어나갔다.
Ppalggan eolgullo ttwieonagatsda.
He ran out with a red face (blushing or embarrassed)
빨간 신호등에서 멈춰야 해.
Ppalggan sinhogdeung-eseo meomchwoya hae.
You have to stop at the red traffic light (literal usage)
⚠️ Don’t use ppalggan when…
Red (ppalggan) is an adjective that changes form in formal speech—don’t confuse it with the noun ‘red’ (ppalgan-saek). Be careful not to say ‘ppalggan-da’ alone; it must modify a noun or use proper conjugation.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — A character wears a striking red dress during a tense rescue scene, symbolizing danger and determination.
- K-Pop: Red Velvet — The group’s name itself embodies this color, representing luxury and the duality of the group’s concept.
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