Korean Dictionary
How to say "Balcony" in Korean
“Balcony” in Korean is 발코니 (pronounced "balkoni").
발코니
balkoni
Usage & Context
A balcony is an outdoor platform attached to a building. The term 발코니 is commonly used in Korean apartments. Many Koreans use balconies for drying clothes and plants.
Example Sentence
발코니에서 빨래를 말려요.
I dry laundry on the balcony.
How to use 발코니 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Balcony” is 발코니, romanized as balkoni.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 발코니.
Pronunciation Guide
This is a loanword. 'Bal' sounds like 'ball'. 'Ko' is like 'co' in 'cola'. 'Ni' is like 'knee'. Put it together: 'bal-ko-nee'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about gardening in an apartment.
발코니에서 화분을 키우고 있어요.
I'm growing potted plants on the balcony.
Describing the practical use of a balcony in a Korean home.
우리 집 발코니는 빨래 건조대로 사용해요.
Our balcony is used as a laundry drying area.
Relaxing and enjoying the scenery from home.
발코니에서 바깥 풍경을 구경했어요.
I enjoyed the outside view from the balcony.
Cultural Context
In Korean apartments, '발코니' (balcony) often refers to an enclosed or semi-enclosed space, rather than an open-air platform. Many residents enclose their balconies with windows to create extra living space, storage, or a dedicated laundry area. This enclosed space is sometimes also referred to as '베란다' (beranda), though technically '베란다' should be a roofed, open-air space. It's a very practical space for drying clothes, storing kimchi refrigerators, or growing small plants.
Editorial note
We review entries like 발코니 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
발코니에 나가다
to go out onto the balcony
발코니 확장
balcony expansion (enclosing it for more space)
발코니에서 빨래를 말리다
to dry laundry on the balcony
Related Expressions
베란다
beranda
veranda, often used interchangeably with balcony for enclosed spaces
창문
changmun
window
빨래
ppallae
laundry
테라스
teraseu
terrace
More Daily Life Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Balcony and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
