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외출

oe-chul
noun★Beginner— going out
informal

The act of leaving one's home or place of residence to go outside, typically for leisure, errands, or social activities.

주말마다 가족과 함께 외출을 즐깁니다.

We enjoy going out with family every weekend.

외출할 때 마스크를 착용하세요.

Please wear a mask when you go out.

💡

Often used in everyday conversation to describe leaving home for any purpose.

Collocations

외출 준비preparations for going out외출 금지prohibition of going out외출 복장outfit for going out

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

외출하다verb
to go out
외출 금지phrase
stay-at-home order

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

While '외출' is a noun, the verb form '외출하다' is more commonly used in daily conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, such as announcements or official documents, '외출' is preferred. In casual speech, '외출하다' is more natural.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '외' (outside) and '출' (to go out), literally meaning 'going outside.'

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, though the verb form '외출하다' is more frequently used in spoken language.

Word Breakdown

외
outside
prefix
+
출
to go out
root
한영사전

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