밖(bakk)
밖 means the outside or exterior of a space or place, not inside. It can be a noun or an adverb.
Nuances
- Besides meaning 'outside', '밖에' in negative sentences means 'only' or 'nothing but'.
- '밖' can be used literally or figuratively.
- Depending on position, '밖' functions as a noun or adverb.
When to use
Everyday conversation, Describing location, Expressing limitation
In context
밖 is mainly used as a noun to indicate a place or as an adverb to describe spatial location. It usually appears after the subject or with verbs to show where an action occurs. When combined with the particle '에' as '밖에', it expresses limitation or exclusivity.