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외국

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Meaning and Usage

The word '외국' specifically refers to a foreign country or a country outside one's own nation. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about travel, culture, language, or people from other countries.

Common Collocations

  • 외국에 가다: to go to a foreign country
  • 외국어: foreign language
  • 외국인: foreigner

These collocations are very frequent and useful for learners to express ideas related to international contexts.

Register and Politeness

'외국' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Tips for Learners

A common confusion is mixing '외국' (foreign country) with '외국인' (foreigner). Remember that '외국' refers to the place, while '외국인' refers to a person from a foreign country. Using the correct term will make your speech clearer and more natural.

Example Sentences

외국에 가서 새로운 문화를 경험하고 싶어요.

Oeguk-e gaseo saeroun munhwaleul gyeongheomhago sipeoyo.

I want to go to a foreign country and experience a new culture.

외국어를 배우는 것은 쉽지 않지만 재미있어요.

Oegugeoreul baeuneun geoseun swipji anjiman jaemiisseoyo.

Learning a foreign language is not easy, but it is fun.

외국인 친구들과 자주 만나서 대화해요.

Oegugin chingudeulgwa jaju mannaseo daehwa haeyo.

I often meet and talk with foreign friends.