§ Basic Meaning and Usage
The Korean word 외출 (oichul) is a noun that means 'going out' or 'leaving one's home.' It's a very common word you'll hear in daily conversations, so understanding how to use it correctly is essential for sounding natural in Korean.
Think of 외출 as the act of stepping outside your residence, whether it's your house, apartment, or even your workplace if you're talking about leaving that specific building. It's often used when someone is leaving for a short period, like running errands, meeting friends, or going for a walk.
§ Verb Forms with 외출
Since 외출 is a noun, you'll often see it combined with a verb to create a full action. The most common verb to use with 외출 is 하다 (hada), which means 'to do.' So, 외출하다 literally means 'to do going out' or simply 'to go out.'
- Korean Verb Form
- 외출하다 (oichulhada) - to go out
Here are some examples of how to use 외출하다 in sentences:
저는 오늘 외출할 거예요. (Jeoneun oneul oichulhal geoyeo.)
- English Hint
- I will go out today.
엄마는 방금 외출했어요. (Eommoneun banggeum oichulhaesseoyo.)
- English Hint
- Mom just went out.
§ Using 외출 with Other Verbs and Particles
While 외출하다 is the most direct way to say 'to go out,' you can also use 외출 as a noun in different sentence structures, often with particles.
- Using with Permit/Prohibit verbs: You can talk about permission or prohibition related to going out.
외출 금지. (Oichul geumji.)
- English Hint
- No going out. (Outing forbidden.)
지금은 외출이 어렵습니다. (Jigeumeun oichuri eoryeopseumnida.)
- English Hint
- It's difficult to go out now.
- Describing someone who has gone out: You can use 외출 with the particle 중 (jung) which means 'in the middle of' or 'during.'
아버지는 외출 중이십니다. (Abeojineun oichul jungisipnida.)
- English Hint
- Father is currently out. (literally: in the middle of going out)
§ Common Phrases with 외출
Here are some common phrases where you'll encounter 외출:
- 외출복 (oichulbok): Going-out clothes, casual wear. This literally means 'going out clothes.'
외출복으로 갈아입었어요. (Oichulbogeuro garaibasseyo.)
- English Hint
- I changed into my going-out clothes.
- 외출하다가 (oichulhadaga): While going out, on the way out. The -다가 ending means 'while doing X, Y happened.'
외출하다가 친구를 만났어요. (Oichulhadaga chingureul mannasseoyo.)
- English Hint
- I met a friend while going out.
§ In Summary
Mastering 외출 will help you express common daily activities more naturally. Remember it's a noun, most often used with 하다 to form 외출하다 ('to go out'), but also appears in various noun phrases with particles. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll be using it like a pro in no time!
Frequentemente confundido com
'외출' is the noun, '나가다' is the verb. '외출하다' (to go out from home) is often used with '나가다' implied, but they are not the same grammatical category.
While both involve leaving home, '나들이' specifically implies a casual outing or picnic, often for leisure or pleasure, and typically for a shorter duration than a trip. '외출' is simply the act of leaving home, regardless of purpose.
'여행' means 'travel' or 'trip', which implies a longer duration and often going to a distant place. '외출' is a much shorter, more routine departure from home.
Padrões gramaticais
Expressões idiomáticas
"외출하다"
To go out, to leave one's home
오늘 저녁에 외출할 거예요. (I'm going out this evening.)
neutral"외출 금지"
Curfew, restriction on going out
감기에 걸려서 외출 금지예요. (I have a cold, so I'm not allowed to go out.)
neutral"외출복"
Outfit for going out
새 외출복을 샀어요. (I bought new clothes for going out.)
neutral"외출 준비"
Preparation for going out
외출 준비를 서두르세요. (Hurry up and get ready to go out.)
neutral"외출하다가"
While going out
외출하다가 친구를 만났어요. (I met a friend while I was out.)
neutral"외출 삼가다"
To refrain from going out
날씨가 안 좋아서 외출을 삼갔어요. (The weather was bad, so I refrained from going out.)
neutral"외출이 잦다"
To go out frequently
요즘 외출이 잦아서 바빠요. (I go out frequently these days, so I'm busy.)
neutral"외출을 하다"
To make a trip out
잠깐 외출을 하고 올게요. (I'll be back after a short trip out.)
neutral"외출을 나가다"
To go out (emphasizing the act of leaving)
어디로 외출을 나가세요? (Where are you going out to?)
neutral"외출증"
Permission slip for leaving (e.g., from school or military)
외출증을 받고 나갔어요. (I got a permission slip and went out.)
formalFácil de confundir
Many English speakers confuse '외출' with just 'going out' in general. However, '외출' specifically refers to leaving your home or place of residence, usually for a relatively short period, and implies you will return.
It's not just 'going out' for any activity; it's the act of *leaving your residence*. Think of it as 'stepping out' of your home.
엄마는 지금 외출 중이세요. (Mom is currently out [of the house].)
Can be confused with '외출' because it involves leaving home. However, '출근' has a very specific purpose.
'출근' specifically means 'going to work' or 'commuting to the office'. It's a type of '외출', but more specific.
저는 아침 8시에 출근해요. (I go to work at 8 AM.)
Similar to '출근', it involves movement related to work, which can sometimes be mistaken for a general 'going out' from a different location.
'퇴근' means 'leaving work' or 'getting off work'. It's the opposite of '출근'.
오늘 몇 시에 퇴근하세요? (What time do you get off work today?)
This verb also means 'to go out', which can make it seem interchangeable with '외출' at first glance.
'나가다' is a verb meaning 'to go out' in a more general sense (from a building, a room, etc.). '외출' is a noun referring to the *act* of leaving one's home. You can '외출하다' (to do the act of leaving home) using the verb '나가다'.
밖으로 나가지 마세요. (Don't go outside.)
Both involve leaving home, but '외박' has a distinct implication.
'외박' means 'staying out overnight' or 'sleeping away from home'. While it involves '외출', it specifically refers to not returning home to sleep.
오늘은 외박하고 싶어요. (I want to stay out overnight today.)
Padrões de frases
외출하다 (to go out)
저는 오늘 저녁에 외출할 거예요. (I am going out this evening.)
외출을 하다 (to make an outing)
주말에 친구들과 외출을 했어요. (I went out with friends on the weekend.)
외출 준비 (preparation for going out)
지금 외출 준비 중이에요. (I am preparing to go out right now.)
외출 금지 (no going out; curfew)
날씨가 안 좋아서 외출 금지예요. (It's bad weather, so no going out.)
외출 시간 (time to go out)
외출 시간이 다 됐어요. (It's almost time to go out.)
외출복 (going-out clothes)
새 외출복을 샀어요. (I bought new going-out clothes.)
외출하다가 (while going out)
외출하다가 친구를 만났어요. (I met a friend while going out.)
외출이 잦다 (to go out frequently)
그는 외출이 잦은 편이에요. (He tends to go out frequently.)
Dicas
Basic Meaning of 외출
외출 (oechul) literally means 'outside' (외) + 'go out' (출). It refers to the act of leaving one's home or workplace for a period of time. Think of it as 'going out' in English.
Using 외출 as a Noun
As a noun, you can use 외출 with verbs like 하다 (hada - to do) to form a verb phrase: 외출하다 (oechulhada - to go out). For example, 'I am going out' would be '저는 외출해요' (jeoneun oechulhaeyo).
Common Contexts for 외출
You'll often hear 외출 when someone is leaving their house for a short trip, like going to the store, meeting a friend, or running errands. It implies a return, not a permanent departure. It's often used in questions like 'Are you going out?' (외출하세요? oechulhaseyo?).
Distinguishing from '나가다'
While 나가다 (nagada) also means 'to go out,' 외출 specifically emphasizes leaving a building (especially home) with the intention of returning. 나가다 can be more general, like 'get out' of a car or room. For instance, '방에서 나가다' (bang-eseo nagada) means 'to go out of the room'.
Opposite of 외출
The opposite of 외출 (going out) can be 집에 있다 (jibe itda - to be at home) or 실내에 있다 (sillaee itda - to be indoors). There isn't a direct single word antonym that's as commonly used as 외출.
Using with Time Phrases
You can combine 외출 with time phrases. For example, '점심 외출' (jeomsim oechul) means 'lunch outing' or 'going out for lunch'. '저녁 외출' (jeonyeok oechul) would be 'evening outing'.
Formal vs. Informal Usage
외출 is quite neutral in formality. You can use it in most situations. However, in very casual settings with close friends, people might just say '나간다' (naganda - I'm going out) as a simpler verb form of 나가다, though 외출 is also perfectly fine. It’s a good word to know for general communication.
Don't confuse with '여행'
외출 is for short, local departures, not for long trips or vacations. For a trip, you would use 여행 (yeohaeng - travel/trip). So, 'I'm going on a trip' is '여행 가요' (yeohaeng gayo), not '외출 가요'.
Sample Sentence 1: Simple Question
오늘 외출하세요? (Oneul oechulhaseyo?) - Are you going out today? This is a common way to ask if someone has plans to leave their home.
Sample Sentence 2: Statement of Action
저는 친구와 외출했어요. (Jeoneun chinguwa oechulhaesseoyo.) - I went out with a friend. This shows 외출하다 in the past tense.
Teste-se 48 perguntas
Someone is getting ready to leave.
A reminder before leaving the house.
Expressing a desire to go out due to good weather.
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저는 외출할 거예요.
Focus: 외출 (oe-chul)
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같이 외출할까요?
Focus: 같이 외출할까요? (ga-chi oe-chul-hal-kka-yo?)
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언제 외출했어요?
Focus: 언제 (eon-je)
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저는 오늘 아침에 병원에 가기 위해 ___했습니다. (I went ___ to the hospital this morning.)
'외출' means 'going out' or 'leaving one's home', which fits the context of going to the hospital.
날씨가 좋아서 공원으로 ___을 나갔어요. (The weather was good, so I went ___ to the park.)
'외출' is the correct word for 'going out' to a place like a park.
늦은 시간이라서 저는 ___을 하지 않았습니다. (It was late, so I didn't go ___.)
Not going out late at night is a common action, making '외출' the suitable choice.
주말에는 보통 친구들과 영화를 보러 ___해요. (On weekends, I usually ___ to see movies with friends.)
Going out to see a movie with friends perfectly aligns with the meaning of '외출'.
밤에는 위험하니까 혼자 ___하지 마세요. (It's dangerous at night, so don't go ___ alone.)
The advice not to go out alone at night uses '외출' correctly.
그는 중요한 약속 때문에 오랫동안 ___ 중이었다. (He was ___ for a long time because of an important appointment.)
Being out for a long time due to an appointment signifies '외출'.
Choose the best Korean word for 'going out'.
외출 (oechul) means 'going out' or 'leaving one's home'. 학교 (hakgyo) is school, 친구 (chin-gu) is friend, and 집 (jip) is home.
Which sentence correctly uses '외출'?
외출 is a noun that often combines with 하다 (hada) to mean 'to go out'. The other options don't make sense grammatically or semantically.
What is the most natural way to say 'I'm going out for a moment' in Korean?
잠시 (jamsi) means 'for a moment', making '잠시 외출할게요.' (jamsi oechulhalgeyo) the most natural translation. 오래 (orae) means 'for a long time', 항상 (hangsang) means 'always', and 절대 (jeoldae) means 'never'.
The word '외출' can be used to describe leaving your home to go to a store.
Yes, '외출' broadly covers any instance of leaving your home, including for errands like going to a store.
If someone says '외출했어요', it means they just arrived home.
No, '외출했어요' (oechulhaesseoyo) means 'I went out' or 'I left home', not that they just arrived home.
You can use '외출' when you are going from one room to another inside your house.
'외출' specifically refers to leaving your home or building, not moving between rooms within the same dwelling.
Choose the most natural sentence using '외출'.
외출하다 (to go out) is the correct verb form for 'going out'.
Which sentence means 'I'm going out for a while'?
잠시 means 'for a while' and 외출하다 means 'to go out'.
What would you say if you are going out?
외출합니다 is a polite way to say 'I am going out'.
You can use '외출' to describe leaving your house to go to work.
외출 refers to leaving one's home for any reason, including work.
'외출' is typically used when you are coming back home.
외출 specifically refers to the act of leaving home, not returning.
It's natural to say '외출을 만들다' (to make an outing).
The correct verb to use with '외출' is '하다' (to do), so '외출하다' (to go out).
The weather is too cold to go out now.
I plan to go out this evening.
The children are getting ready to go out.
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외출하기 전에 문을 꼭 잠그세요.
Focus: 외출하기
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어머니께서는 외출하셨습니다.
Focus: 외출하셨습니다
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주말에 외출할 곳을 찾고 있어요.
Focus: 외출할 곳
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Choose the most natural sentence using '외출':
'외출' refers to going out, which is naturally motivated by good weather rather than food, books, or sleep.
Which sentence correctly uses '외출' with a time frame?
'외출하다' means 'to go out,' and '하다' is the correct verb to use with '외출' in this context. The other options use verbs that don't fit the meaning.
What is the most appropriate response when someone says, '지금 외출 중이세요?' (Are you currently out?)
If someone asks if you are out ('외출 중이세요?'), and you are indeed out, the correct affirmative response is '네, 지금 밖이에요' (Yes, I'm outside now).
It is natural to say '외출을 돕다' (to help with going out) when someone is struggling to leave the house.
The phrase '외출을 돕다' can be used in situations where someone needs assistance to go out, for example, an elderly person or someone with limited mobility.
If you are '외출 금지' (forbidden from going out), it means you are not allowed to eat anything.
'외출 금지' means that going out is forbidden, not that eating is forbidden. It typically refers to being restricted to stay inside a certain place.
Using '외출' is appropriate when talking about leaving your office for lunch.
'외출' specifically refers to leaving one's home. When leaving an office for a short period like lunch, you would typically use phrases like '잠깐 나갔다 오다' (to go out for a bit and come back) or '점심 먹으러 가다' (to go for lunch), not '외출'.
Choose the most natural sentence using '외출'.
'외출하다' is the verb form meaning 'to go out'.
Which sentence correctly uses '외출' to describe someone leaving their home for a short period?
'외출 중이다' means 'is currently out' or 'is in the middle of going out'.
Select the sentence where '외출' is used appropriately as a noun.
'외출이 필요해요' means 'I need to go out' or 'Going out is necessary'.
The sentence '날씨가 좋아서 외출하기 딱 좋네요.' implies that the weather is good for staying indoors.
This sentence means 'The weather is good, so it's perfect for going out.'
'외출 금지' means 'permission to go out'.
'외출 금지' means 'no going out' or 'going out is prohibited'.
If someone says '오늘 외출 계획 있어요?', they are asking about plans to leave the house.
This question means 'Do you have plans to go out today?'
This sentence means, 'I had to cancel my plans because of an unexpected outing.' The correct order follows a typical Korean sentence structure of Subject-Adverbial-Object-Verb.
This sentence translates to, 'Frequent outings can reduce time with family.' The structure emphasizes the subject ('잦은 외출은') followed by the object and verb phrase.
This sentence means, 'She decided to refrain from going out today because she wasn't feeling well.' The cause ('몸이 안 좋아') precedes the effect/decision ('외출을 삼가기로 했다').
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Basic Meaning of 외출
외출 (oechul) literally means 'outside' (외) + 'go out' (출). It refers to the act of leaving one's home or workplace for a period of time. Think of it as 'going out' in English.
Using 외출 as a Noun
As a noun, you can use 외출 with verbs like 하다 (hada - to do) to form a verb phrase: 외출하다 (oechulhada - to go out). For example, 'I am going out' would be '저는 외출해요' (jeoneun oechulhaeyo).
Common Contexts for 외출
You'll often hear 외출 when someone is leaving their house for a short trip, like going to the store, meeting a friend, or running errands. It implies a return, not a permanent departure. It's often used in questions like 'Are you going out?' (외출하세요? oechulhaseyo?).
Distinguishing from '나가다'
While 나가다 (nagada) also means 'to go out,' 외출 specifically emphasizes leaving a building (especially home) with the intention of returning. 나가다 can be more general, like 'get out' of a car or room. For instance, '방에서 나가다' (bang-eseo nagada) means 'to go out of the room'.
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