Korean word

테라스

Pronunciation

Romanizationteraseu

Meaning

  • nounterrace

Example

주말에는 테라스에서 커피 마시는 걸 좋아해요.chu ma re neun te ra seu e seo keo pi ma si neun keol cho a hae yo

I like having coffee on the terrace on weekends.

Illustration for 테라스 (terrace)

More examples

친구가 테라스 자리 예약해 줘서 야외에서 식사했어요.chin gu ga te ra seu cha ri ye ya kae chwo seo ya oe e seo sik ssa hae sseo yo

Since my friend reserved a terrace table for me, I ate outside.

Core concept

A broad, level space outside a building where people can relax, dine, or enjoy the open air.

Common phrases

  • 테라스에서 식사te ra seu e seo sik ssa

    terrace dining

  • 테라스 자리 예약te ra seu cha ri ye yak

    reservation for a terrace table

Similar words

베란다peranda: A narrow outdoor area along a building, often used to hang laundry, keep things, or rest.
발코니palkoni: A small outdoor platform that projects from a building and has a railing for enjoying the view.
옥상okssang: A flat, usable outdoor area on top of a building.
마당madang: Open ground around a home or building, used for plants, play, or everyday activities.

Definition in Korean

카페 등의 야외 좌석뿐 아니라 건물 외벽에 접한 평평한 외부 공간을 넓은 의미로 가리키는 말로 쓰인다.ka pe teung ui ya oe chwa seok ppun a ni ra keon mul oe byeo ge cheo pan pyeong pyeong han oe bu kong ga neul neol beun ui mi ro ka ri ki neun mal lo sseu in da

Word origin

Borrowed from English terrace, this word keeps the idea of a flat outdoor area attached to or beside a building.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture a balcony, but this word usually suggests a wider area with room for tables rather than a narrow platform.

Opposites

  • 실내 공간sillae kongganindoor areanoun

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