English–Korean

“outskirts” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeungyo

Example

이번 주말에 근교로 드라이브를 갈래요?i beon chu ma re keun gyo ro teu ra i beu reul kal lae yo

Shall we go for a drive to the outskirts this weekend?

Illustration for 근교 (outskirts)

How to say “outskirts” in Korean

“Outskirts” in Korean is 근교 (keungyo).

A nearby area just beyond the city center, often visited for commuting or short outings.

Full entry for 근교: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 근교

봄이면 근교로 꽃구경을 가요.po mi myeon keun gyo ro kkot kku gyeong eul ka yo

In spring, I go to the outskirts to see the flowers.

Tips for using 근교

  • For English speakers, outskirts can suggest a distant outer edge, but this word often covers a nearby place suitable for a weekend drive.

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