This is the 1035th most frequent Korean word.

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The Korean word "외" can mean "outside," "only," or serve as a prefix indicating "external" or "foreign," depending on context.


In this sentence, '외' is used to indicate something being outside another thing, specifically here it means 'outside of' when referring to locations.

학교 외에도 도서관이 있습니다.

There is a library outside of the school.


Here, '외' signifies 'besides' or 'apart from,' indicating additional activities or subjects outside the context provided.

나는 공부 외에 취미 활동을 즐깁니다.

I enjoy hobby activities besides studying.


In this case, '외' is used as part of the word '외국,' meaning 'foreigner' or 'foreign,' denoting something abroad or outside one's own country.

외국 사람과 대화를 나누는 것은 참 재미있어요.

Talking with foreigners is very interesting.