황금의
hwanggeum-ui
The English word "golden" can be translated into Korean as 황금의 (hwanggeum-ui). Wiktionary also lists 금의 (geum-ui).
Meaning: made of, or relating to, gold (adj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 황금의 | hwanggeum-ui |
| 금의 | geum-ui |
The term is used to describe things that are made of gold or are related to gold.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 황금의 is built from 황금, which literally means "gold" or "golden color".
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between describing the material and describing the color: 황금의 refers to something made of or relating to gold, whereas 금색 is used specifically to describe the color gold.
How do you pronounce it?
hwanggeum-ui
Did you know?
- In Korea, the 'golden time' 골든 타임 refers specifically to the critical window of time after a trauma or heart attack where medical treatment is most likely to be successful.
- The character '황' in 황금 originally carries a connotation of 'imperial' or 'emperor', linking the metal to high status.
- Unlike English, where 'golden' can be a metaphor for something wonderful, using 황금의 too literally in Korean might sound like you are discussing actual chemistry or metallurgy.
Examples in context
- 황금색 장식품이 방을 아름답게 만들었습니다.The golden decorations made the room beautiful.
- 노란색보다는 골드색이 더 고급스러워 보여요.Gold color looks more luxurious than yellow color.
- 나는 골드 휴대폰을 좋아해.I like golden-colored cell phones.
- 황금의 빛이 눈부시다.hwangeumui bichi nunbusida.The golden light is dazzling.
- 이것은 황금의 시대라고 불린다.igeoseun hwangeumui sidae rago bullinda.This is called a golden age.
- 그는 황금의 목소리를 가졌다.geuneun hwangeumui moksorireul gajyeotda.He has a golden voice.
Example conversation
Subin and Jihun are looking at jewelry in a museum.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨, 저 황금의 장신구를 보세요.jihun ssi, jeo hwanggeum-ui jangsingureul boseyo.Jihun, look at those golden ornaments.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 눈이 부실 정도로 빛나네요.jeongmal nuni busil jeongdoro binnaneyo.They are shining so brightly it's dazzling.
- 수빈 Su-bin옛날 사람들의 솜씨가 정말 대단해요.yennal saramdeurui somssiga jeongmal daedanhaeyo.The skill of the people back then is amazing.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요, 정말 정교하게 만들어졌어요.majayo, jeongmal jeonggyohage mandureojyeosseoyo.You're right, they are made very exquisitely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golden” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
