Korean Conversation · Level 34
15 words
Korean word
내부
Pronunciation
Romanizationnaebu
Meaning
- nouninside
Example
상점 내부에서 사진을 찍으면 안 됩니다.sang jeom nae bu e seo sa ji neul jji geu myeon an toem ni da
You must not take pictures inside the store.
More examples
결정은 내부 논의 끝에 내려졌다.kyeol jeong eun nae bu no nui kkeu se nae ryeo jeot tta
The decision was made following internal discussions.
Core concept
The space or area on the inner side of a thing or place, rather than its outer surface.
Common phrases
방 내부pang nae bu
the interior of a room
건물 내부keon mul nae bu
the interior of a building
상점 내부sang jeom nae bu
the interior of a store
Similar words
안an: The inside of an object or place in everyday speech.
속sok: The hidden inner part of something, including its contents or private feelings.
안쪽anjjok: The inward-facing side or section of an object, away from its outer surface.
실내sillae: The enclosed space inside a building or room.
Definition in Korean
물체나 장소의 겉이 아닌 안쪽 부분이나 공간mul che na chang so ui keo chi a nin an jjok pu bu ni na kong gan
Word origin
This Sino-Korean noun combines components meaning inner and part, giving the idea of an inner section.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this word sounds more formal than basic words for inside, so it is especially common in signs, notices, and official descriptions.