How to say “outside” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “outside” is 밖 (bak). There are 3 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「outside」는 한국어로 밖.
outside
TOPIK 1 · noun
날씨가 화창해서 친구들과 밖으로 나가요.The weather is sunny, so I go outside with my friends.
outside; surface; exterior
TOPIK 2 · noun
사과의 겉을 깨끗하게 씻어요.I wash the outside of the apple cleanly.
outside; exterior
TOPIK 2 · noun
바깥 날씨가 아주 쌀쌀해요.The weather outside is very chilly.
outside; outer side
TOPIK 2 · noun
바깥쪽 창가 자리에 앉았어요.I sat at the window seat on the outside.
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Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato