Korean

푸르다

푸르다
Meaning: to be blue, to be green
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

하늘은 높고 푸르다.
The sky is high and blue.
푸른 초원에서 양 떼가 한가롭게 풀을 뜯고 있었다.
A flock of sheep was peacefully grazing on the green meadow.
오늘은 하늘이 유난히 맑고 푸르다.
Today, the sky is exceptionally clear and blue.
비가 내린 뒤 정원의 수목이 더 푸르게 보였다.
After the rain fell, the trees in the garden looked greener.
긴 비가 그친 뒤 산의 초목이 다시 푸르게 살아났다.
After the long rain stopped, the plants and trees on the mountain turned green and revived.

Usage Notes

Can mean either blue or green, depending on the context. Used for things like the sky, sea, mountains, and grass.

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