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ivory in Korean

ivory in Korean is 상아, 상아색, 아이보리 — ivory means the hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.

ivory in Korean

상아
noun
Pronounced: sang'a
material
상아색
noun
Pronounced: sang'asaek
colour
아이보리
noun
Pronounced: aibori
colour

What does "ivory" mean?

  1. noun The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
    "The antique chess set was carved from ivory."
  2. noun A pale, creamy-white color resembling that material.
    "The bride chose an ivory wedding dress instead of pure white."
  3. noun Informal: the keys of a piano.
    "He sat down and tickled the ivories for the crowd."
  4. adj Made of, or colored like, ivory.
    "She painted the nursery walls a soft ivory shade."

ivory in a sentence

  • The antique chess set was carved from ivory.
  • Poachers kill elephants illegally to sell their ivory.
  • The bride chose an ivory wedding dress instead of pure white.
  • He sat down and tickled the ivories for the crowd.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ivory" in Korean?

"ivory" in Korean is 상아, 상아색, 아이보리. ivory means: The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.

How do you pronounce 상아?

"ivory" in Korean is 상아, pronounced "sang'a".

How do you use "ivory" in a sentence?

Example: "The antique chess set was carved from ivory." In Korean, "ivory" is 상아, 상아색, 아이보리.

Are there other ways to say "ivory" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 3 translations listed for "ivory": 상아, 상아색, 아이보리.

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