Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '밖' means 'outside' or 'the outside'. It refers to the area or space external to a place, such as outside a building or room. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate going out or being outdoors.
Common Collocations
- 밖에 나가다: to go outside
- 밖에서 기다리다: to wait outside
- 밖이 춥다: it is cold outside
These phrases are frequently used when talking about weather, movement, or location.
Register and Politeness
'밖' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears with particles like '에' or '에서' to indicate location.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '밖' with '밖에' which can also mean 'only' when used as a particle. Remember that '밖' alone means 'outside', while '밖에' as a particle has a different grammatical function.
Summary
Use '밖' when referring to the physical outside of a place. Combine it with verbs like '나가다' (to go out) or '기다리다' (to wait) to form natural expressions about being outdoors.