Korean Dictionary
How to say "Veranda" in Korean
“Veranda” in Korean is 베란다 (pronounced "Beranda").
베란다
Beranda
Usage & Context
The veranda in Korean apartments is a transitional enclosed space often used for laundry storage or plant growing. Many Koreans convert their veranda into additional living space.
Example Sentence
베란다를 개조해서 서재로 만들었어요.
I renovated the veranda into a study room.
How to use 베란다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Veranda” is 베란다, romanized as Beranda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 베란다 (Beranda), 'Be' sounds like 'beh' in 'bed', 'ran' like 'ran' in 'ran fast', and 'da' like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The stress is typically on the second syllable, 'ran'.
More Example Sentences
Common use for the space.
베란다에 빨래를 널어 말려요.
I hang laundry to dry on the veranda.
Using the space for gardening.
우리 집 베란다에는 화분들이 가득해요.
Our veranda is full of potted plants.
Describing a common renovation.
확장된 베란다 덕분에 거실이 더 넓어졌어요.
Thanks to the extended veranda, the living room became wider.
Cultural Context
In Korean apartments, the '베란다' is typically an enclosed, transitional space, not an open balcony. It's often used for practical purposes like laundry, storage, or growing plants. A very common renovation in Korea is '베란다 확장' (veranda expansion), where the veranda is incorporated into the main living area (like the living room or bedroom) to create more interior space, especially in older apartments.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
베란다 확장
Veranda expansion
베란다 인테리어
Veranda interior design
베란다 창문
Veranda window
Related Expressions
발코니
Balkoni
Balcony (more open, less common in traditional Korean apartments)
다용도실
Dayongdosil
Utility room
확장
Hwakjang
Expansion/Extension (often refers to veranda expansion)
세탁실
Setakshil
Laundry room
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