Korean word

베란다

Pronunciation

Romanizationperanda

Meaning

  • nounveranda

Example

빨래를 베란다에 널었어요.ppal lae reul pe ran da e neo reo sseo yo

I hung the laundry on the balcony.

Illustration for 베란다 (veranda)

More examples

저녁에 베란다에서 조용히 음악을 들었어요.cheo nyeo ge pe ran da e seo cho yong hi eu ma geul teu reo sseo yo

In the evening, I quietly listened to music on the veranda.

Core concept

A small outdoor platform attached to a building, with a railing and room for clothes, plants, or quiet rest.

Common phrases

  • 베란다에 빨래를 널다pe ran da e ppal lae reul neol da

    hang clothes on the veranda

  • 베란다에서 차를 마시다pe ran da e seo cha reul ma si da

    have tea on the veranda

  • 베란다에 화분을 놓다pe ran da e hwa bu neul no ta

    put a flowerpot on the veranda

Similar words

발코니palkoni: A narrow outdoor platform projecting from a building and enclosed by a railing.
테라스teraseu: A broad, level outdoor area beside a building, with space for sitting or eating.
옥상okssang: A flat, usable area on top of a building, often used for laundry or rest.
마당madang: Open ground outside a home or building, used for plants, play, or daily tasks.

Definition in Korean

건물에 붙어 있는 바닥과 난간이 있는 작은 외부 공간으로, 빨래를 널거나 화분을 두고 쉬는 곳.keon mu re pu teo in neun pa dak kkwa nan ga ni in neun cha geun oe bu kong ga neu ro ppal lae reul neol geo na hwa bu neul tu go swi neun kot

Word origin

The word entered Korean from English veranda, which came through Portuguese varanda, a term associated with a railing or edge.

Usage tips

  • When describing a Korean home, this term can point to a practical semi-outdoor area rather than a purely decorative feature.

Opposites

Related words

  • 베란다문perandamunveranda doornoun

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