This is the 10941st most frequent Korean word.


"금" can mean "gold," "forbidden," or "Friday," depending on context.


In this sentence, '금' is used to describe the color ('golden').

하늘에서 금빛 태양 빛이 내려왔다.

A golden sunlight shone down from the sky.


Here, '금' refers to the material ('gold').

이 반지는 순금으로 만들어졌습니다.

This ring is made of pure gold.


In this instance, '금' is part of '금방', meaning 'shortly' or 'soon'.

금방 돌아올게요.

I will be back shortly.