Meaning and Usage
The word '이외' means 'except' or 'apart from' and is used to exclude something from a group or category. It is often used in formal or written contexts.
Common Collocations
- 이외의 문제 (problems except for)
- 이외에도 (besides, in addition to)
- 이외의 선택지 (other options except for)
These collocations help specify what is excluded or what additional items exist beyond the mentioned subject.
Usage Notes
'이외' is typically followed by particles like '의' (possessive) or '에도' (also, even) to form expressions like '이외의' or '이외에도'. It is more formal than simply using '빼고' or '제외하고'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '이외' with '이외에', which is a variant but less formal. Also, avoid using '이외' in very casual speech; instead, use simpler expressions like '빼고'.