밖
The English word 'out' is translated into Korean as 밖.
밖 is an adverb used to mean away from one's usual place or not indoors. Related to this concept, the noun 출구 is used to indicate an exit, such as the way out of a building or a transportation terminal. You can also use the expression 나가서 to mean 'go out and'.
Meaning: away from one's usual place or not indoors (adv)
Which one should you use?
밖 is the direct antonym of 안, which means 'in' or 'inside'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 밖 correctly in a sentence, you can add different particles depending on your meaning. Adding the particle –에서 results in 밖에서, which means 'outside' or 'at the outside' when describing an action occurring in that area. Adding the particle –으로 results in 밖으로, which indicates direction or movement toward the outside, such as 'out of'. Finally, adding the possessive particle –의 creates 밖의, an adjective-like form used to describe things located in or belonging to the outside, such as the 'outside world'.
Did you know?
- Korean speakers use 밖 to mean 'except for' when combined with certain particles, turning a word for 'outside' into a way to exclude everything else.
- The Middle Korean ancestor of 밖, recorded in the 1447 text 용비어천가, was written as 바ᇧ, showing how the spelling and pronunciation have evolved significantly over six centuries.
- In Korean culture, the concept of 밖 often extends to the 'social world' or public sphere, contrasting with the private, intimate space of the home.
Examples in context
- 나는 창문 밖을 내다보았다.I looked out the window.This sentence is useful for practicing looking out a window using 밖.Tatoeba #11105844 by intertime, translation #259183 by CK
- 톰은 밖에서 눈을 치우고 있어.Tom is out shoveling snow.This sentence shows how to describe someone being outside using 밖.Tatoeba #13138314 by SN_H, translation #2644384 by CK
- 우리는 시야 밖으로 벗어날 때까지 그를 바라보았다.We watched him until he was out of sight.This sentence demonstrates expressing movement out of sight using 밖.Tatoeba #11110733 by intertime, translation #247243 by CK
- 화장실은 저기로 나가서 오른쪽으로 가세요.The restroom is over there, go out and turn right.
- 친구야, 나와! 영화 보러 갈 시간이야.Hey, come out! It's time to go watch a movie.
- 죄송하지만 출구가 어디예요?Excuse me, where is the exit?
- 이쪽으로 나오시면 됩니다.You can come out this way.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are deciding whether to go for a walk.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨, 지금 밖은 날씨가 어때요?Subin-ssi, jigeum bakk-eun nalssiga eottaeyo?Subin, how is the weather outside right now?
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨, 밖은 바람이 많이 불어요.Dohyun-ssi, bakk-eun barami mani bureoyo.Dohyun, it is very windy outside.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그럼 그냥 안에 있을까요?Geureom geunyang ane isseulkkayo?Then shall we just stay inside?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 따뜻한 차를 마셔요.Ne, ttatteuthan chareul masyeoyo.Yes, let's drink some warm tea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 밖, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
