Korean

Meaning: outside; exterior
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Go outside and play.
그는 창 밖을 내다보았다.
He looked out the window.
밖에서 이상한 소리가 들린다.
A strange sound is heard from outside.
그는 백화점을 휘 한 바퀴 둘러본 후 밖으로 나왔다.
He looked around the department store once and then came outside.
밖에 나갈 때는 신발을 신어야 한다.
You must wear shoes when you go outside.
요새 날씨가 너무 더워서 밖에 나가기 싫어요.
These days the weather is so hot that I don't want to go outside.
밤인데도 대문 밖은 불이 환하게 켜져 있었다.
Even though it was night, the outside of the main gate was brightly lit.
차창에 김이 서려 밖이 잘 안 보인다.
Steam gathered on the car window, so I can't see outside well.
경비원은 수상한 사람을 건물 밖으로 쫓아냈다.
The security guard kicked the suspicious person out of the building.
그는 얼핏 창밖을 보았다.
He glanced out the window.

Usage Notes

Refers to the external part or area of something, or an area beyond a boundary.

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