Korean word

창밖

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangbak

Meaning

  • nounoutside the window

Example

지금 창밖을 보면 비가 와요.chi geum chang ba kkeul po myeon pi ga wa yo

When I look out the window now, it's raining.

Illustration for 창밖 (outside the window)

More examples

밤에는 창밖이 어두워서 별이 보여요.pa me neun chang ba kki eo du wo seo pyeo ri po yeo yo

At night, it is dark outside the window, so stars are visible.

Core concept

The space or view seen on the other side of a window.

Common phrases

  • 창밖에 눈이 오다chang ba kke nu ni o da

    snow falling outside the window

  • 창밖으로 시선을 돌리다chang ba kkeu ro si seo neul tol li da

    turn one's gaze outside the window

  • 창밖이 어둡다chang ba kki eo dup tta

    be dark outside the window

Similar words

밖pak: The open area beyond a building or enclosed place.
창가changga: A spot beside a window, often used for sitting.
창문changmun: A framed opening that lets light and air into a building.
풍경punggyeong: A complete scene of nature, streets, people, or other visible surroundings.

Definition in Korean

창문을 통해 보이는 바깥쪽의 공간이나 풍경.chang mu neul tong hae po i neun pa kkat jjo gui kong ga ni na pung gyeong

Word origin

It combines the Korean words for window and outside to name what lies beyond the window.

Usage tips

  • English often needs a longer phrase for this idea, while Korean packs the scene beyond the window into one compact noun.

Opposites

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