Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '외출' refers to the act of going out or leaving one's home temporarily. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to talk about stepping outside for errands, leisure, or social activities.
Common Contexts
'외출' is often used when discussing plans, giving instructions, or describing someone's temporary absence from home. It can be combined with verbs like 하다 (to do) to form '외출하다' meaning 'to go out.'
Collocations and Patterns
- 외출하다: to go out (common verb form)
- 외출 시간: time to go out
- 외출 금지: prohibition on going out (curfew)
- 외출 준비: preparation for going out
Register and Politeness
'외출' is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with 하다, it becomes a verb phrase suitable for various speech levels.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '외출' with '나가다' (to go out) or '밖에 나가다' (to go outside). '외출' specifically implies leaving home temporarily, often with a purpose, whereas '나가다' is more general.
Use '외출' when emphasizing the act of going out from home, especially in contexts like work, school, or curfew rules.