Korean word

발코니

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalkoni

Meaning

  • nounbalcony

Example

아파트 발코니에 빨래를 널었어요.a pa teu pal ko ni e ppal lae reul neo reo sseo yo

I hung the laundry on the apartment balcony.

Illustration for 발코니 (balcony)

More examples

저녁마다 발코니에서 차를 마셔요.cheo nyeong ma da pal ko ni e seo cha reul ma syeo yo

Every evening, I drink tea on the balcony.

Core concept

A small outdoor platform attached to a building and enclosed by a railing.

Common phrases

  • 발코니에 빨래를 널다pal ko ni e ppal lae reul neol da

    hang laundry on the balcony

  • 발코니에 나가다pal ko ni e na ga da

    go out onto the balcony

  • 발코니에 화분을 놓다pal ko ni e hwa bu neul no ta

    put potted plants on the balcony

Similar words

베란다peranda: A semi-outdoor space beside a building, often covered and used for laundry, plants, or rest.
테라스teraseu: A spacious, flat outdoor area beside a building or on a roof, often arranged with tables and chairs.

Definition in Korean

건물 바깥쪽에 돌출하거나 붙어 있는 난간으로 둘러싸인 작은 바깥 공간으로, 화분을 놓거나 세탁물을 말리는 등 일상적 외부 용도로 쓰이는 곳.keon mul pa kkat jjo ge tol chul ha geo na pu teo in neun nan ga neu ro tul leo ssa in cha geun pa kkat kong ga neu ro hwa bu neul no keo na se tang mu reul mal li neun teung il sang jeok oe bu yong do ro sseu i neun kot

Word origin

Korean 발코니 (balkoni, "balcony") is a loanword from English balcony, which ultimately comes from Italian balcone.

Usage tips

  • In Korean homes, a balcony is often a practical place for drying laundry or keeping plants, not just a place for enjoying the view.

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