Outside in different languages

Outside in Different Languages

Discover 'Outside' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

The word 'outside' holds a significant place in our vocabulary, representing the world beyond our immediate surroundings. It's a concept deeply ingrained in our cultures, often symbolizing freedom, adventure, and discovery. From a young age, we're encouraged to explore the 'outside', fostering a sense of independence and curiosity.

Historically, the 'outside' has been a source of both fascination and fear. Early explorers ventured into the 'outside' world, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and the expansion of human knowledge. Today, the 'outside' continues to inspire us, offering a myriad of experiences that enrich our lives.

Given its importance, you might be interested in knowing the translation of 'outside' in different languages. This can be a fun way to learn a new language and understand the cultural nuances associated with the word.

Here are a few translations to get you started:

  • French: 'extérieur'
  • Spanish: 'exterior'
  • German: 'außen'
  • Italian: 'esterno'
  • Chinese: '外面' (wàimiàn)
  • Japanese: '外部' (soto)

Outside


Outside in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaansbuite
The word "buite" is derived from the Dutch word "buiten", which also means "outside".
Amharicውጭ
In the past, the word "ውጭ" was also used to designate a specific direction, meaning "south".
Hausaa waje
In some contexts, "waje" may also denote a space separating two entities or an intermediary person or position.
Igbon'èzí
"N'èzí" is said to mean both "outside" and "the forest".
Malagasyivelan'ny
The Malagasy word "IVELAN'NY" comes from the Proto-Austronesian word "*hiwalay", meaning "away".
Nyanja (Chichewa)kunja
The word 'kunja' also means 'farm' or 'clearing' in Nyanja, referring to a place outside of the village.
Shonakunze
"Kunze" can also mean "in the open" or "in the countryside."
Somalibannaanka
The word "bannaanka" in Somali, meaning "outside", is derived from the verb "bannaan" meaning "to go out".
Sesothokantle
"Kantle" can also mean on the side or periphery of the group or location.
Swahilinje
In Swahili, "nje" can both mean "outside" and "foreign"
Xhosangaphandle
The word "ngaphandle" is also used in isiXhosa to describe the outer, or exterior part of something, like an area or building
Yorubaita
"Ita" also means "a place of public assembly" in Yoruba.
Zulungaphandle
In Zulu, "ngaphandle" also refers to the exterior or periphery of something.
Bambarakɛnɛma
Ewegota
Kinyarwandahanze
Lingalalibanda
Lugandawabweeru
Sepedika ntle
Twi (Akan)abɔnten

Outside in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicفي الخارج
Hebrewבחוץ
In Talmudic Hebrew, "בחוץ" also referred to the non-Jewish world
Pashtoدباندې
The word "دباندې" can also mean "foreign" or "external".
Arabicفي الخارج

Outside in Western European Languages

Albanianjashtë
The word "jashtë" is derived from the Proto-Albanian word "*yakьtë", meaning "out" or "beyond".
Basquekanpoan
Kanpoan derives from the noun "Kanpo" (outside) and the locative or ablative suffix "-an" (in/at/from).
Catalanfora
"Fora" can also mean "out of" in the sense of excluding something, such as "fora de perill" (out of danger) or "fora de context" (out of context).
Croatianizvana
The word "izvana" can also mean "from the outside" or "on the outside" in Croatian.
Danishuden for
"Udenfor" is a compound word formed from "uden" (without) and "for" (door), so it literally means "without the door".
Dutchbuiten
The Dutch word "buiten" can also mean "rural area" or "abroad".
Englishoutside
The word "outside" comes from Old English and originally meant "on the outer side".
Frenchà l'extérieur
In addition to its literal meaning, "à l'extérieur" can also signify exclusion or alienation in French.
Frisianbûten
The word "bûten" is derived from the Middle Dutch word "buten" which was used to indicate the direction of "outside".
Galicianfóra
In Portuguese, "fóra" also means "for", a different word but with the same origin.
Germandraußen
In German, 'draußen' is also used in informal speech to describe a place outside of the current context or situation.
Icelandicúti
The word "úti" can also mean "from outside" or "outer" when used in compounds.
Irishtaobh amuigh
Italianal di fuori
"Al di fuori" also means "beyond the established rules or norms"
Luxembourgishdobaussen
The Luxembourgish word "dobaussen" comes from the French word "dehors" which can also mean "outside of home" or "abroad".
Maltesebarra
The Maltese word "barra” derives from the Arabic word “bārah”, meaning “open space.”
Norwegianutenfor
"Utenfor" derives from the Old Norse phrase "úti fyrir," meaning "out in front."
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)lado de fora
In Portuguese, "lado de fora" can also be used to refer to the countryside.
Scots Gaelictaobh a-muigh
"Taobh a-muigh" can also mean "abroad", "the world outside", and "exile or banishment."
Spanishfuera de
The word "fuera de" can also mean "except for" or "apart from" in Spanish.
Swedishutanför
Utanför is also used to describe the space surrounding something, as in 'stanna utanför huset', or to indicate the outer part of something, as in 'utanför skallen'.
Welshy tu allan
The word "y tu allan" also means "external" or "extrinsic" in Welsh.

Outside in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianзвонку
The word "звонку" also means "loud" or "ringing" in Belarusian.
Bosniannapolju
Napolju is a compound word made up of the prefix 'na' (on) and the noun 'polje' (field).
Bulgarianотвън
The Bulgarian word "отвън" ("outside") also has the meaning of "from outside" or "from abroad" and is derived from the Proto-Slavic word *otĭvьnŭ, meaning "other, external" or "foreign, external" and is related to the word "отвирамъ" ("to open").
Czechmimo
'Mimo' is also used figuratively to mean 'excluding' (something or someone).
Estonianväljas
In the Livonian language, spoken in Latvia, "väljas" means "inside".
Finnishulkopuolella
"Ulkopuolella" can be translated to "external" or "outside of something."
Hungariankívül
The word "kívül" is also used in the sense of 'except', 'excluding' or 'without'.
Latvianārā
The word 'ārā' is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₂erh₃-' ('outside') and is cognate with the Lithuanian word 'laukas' ('field') and the Sanskrit word 'āra' ('space')
Lithuanianlauke
The word "lauke" in Lithuanian is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *lewk-, meaning "light" or "shine."
Macedonianнадвор
The word "надвор" comes from the Slavic word "*navъnьtрь*", meaning "outwards".
Polishna zewnątrz
The word "na zewnątrz" can also be used to mean "to the outside" or "outwardly".
Romanianin afara
In Romanian, "în afară" can also mean "except" or "apart from".
Russianснаружи
Снаружи is an adverb in Russian, but is etymologically a prepositional case of the noun «сторона» («side») with the preposition «с», meaning «from»
Serbianнапољу
The word 'напољу' in Serbian, derived from 'поле' ('field'), also refers to a specific location beyond the immediate surroundings or inside a building.
Slovakvonku
Vonku, meaning "outside" in Slovak, also refers to an outdoor space, like a balcony or patio.
Slovenianzunaj
The Proto-Slavic root of zunaj is *ven-, from PIE *weh₁- “away” or "apart." Indo-European languages also retain its use in the form *e(k)s, as in English “ex-”
Ukrainianзовні
"Зовні" in Ukrainian can also mean "external" or "outwardly."

Outside in South Asian Languages

Bengaliবাইরের
বাইরের (Outside) may also be used as a noun, meaning "an outsider" or "a foreigner".
Gujaratiબહાર
Gujarati "બહાર" also means "spring" in Hindi and "outdoors" in other Indo-Aryan languages.
Hindiबाहर
The word "बाहर" can also be used figuratively to mean "beyond" or "except for".
Kannadaಹೊರಗೆ
The word 'ಹೊರಗೆ' also means 'the opposite of inside' or 'beyond the limits'.
Malayalamപുറത്ത്
The word 'പുറത്ത്' ('outside') in Malayalam is also used as an informal greeting or to indicate that someone is not present.
Marathiबाहेर
The word "बाहेर" in Marathi, which means "outside", also has connotations of being "out of the ordinary" or "beyond the expected".
Nepaliबाहिर
The word "बाहिर" (outside) in Nepali is also used to mean "outwardly" or "on the surface."
Punjabiਬਾਹਰ
The word "ਬਾਹਰ" can also refer to the surface of something or the space beyond something.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)පිටත
පිටත can also mean 'other', 'different' or 'apart from'; and එපිට can mean 'beyond'.
Tamilவெளியே
The Tamil word "வெளியே" can also mean "empty", "void", or "exposed".
Teluguబయట
The word 'బయట' can also refer to the exterior or outer part of something, or to the outside world or environment.
Urduباہر
The word "باہر" derives from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bha-g-" meaning "to divide, separate".

Outside in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)
The character "外" can also mean "foreign" or "other" and is often used in compounds such as "外语" (foreign language) or "外人" (outsider).
Chinese (Traditional)
The word '外' also means 'foreign' or 'external' in Chinese.
Japanese外側
外側 also refers to the surface of an object or a body of water.
Korean외부
The Korean word "외부" (outside) also refers to the external world or matters beyond one's immediate sphere.
Mongolianгадна
The Mongolian word "гадна" also means "abdomen" and "stomach".
Myanmar (Burmese)အပြင်ဘက်

Outside in South East Asian Languages

Indonesiandi luar
"Di luar" is a preposition that also means "except" or "apart from".
Javanesenjaba
The Javanese word "njaba" can also be used to refer to the "outside world" or the "countryside".
Khmerនៅខាងក្រៅ
Laoນອກ
The word Lao word "ນອກ" (nɔ̀ːk) is used to describe geographical locations outside a place, as well as things that are beyond or foreign to a particular context.
Malaydi luar
"Di luar" can also mean "beyond the scope or limits of" in Malay.
Thaiข้างนอก
ข้างนอก derives from Sanskrit 'kṣetra' (area of land), which in Thai became 'klang' and eventually 'klang nok' or 'khong nok'. The original meaning was 'field' and 'forest' but was extended to 'outside' as the opposite of inside.
Vietnameseở ngoài
Ở ngoài also means "out of town," "not at home," or "gone out."
Filipino (Tagalog)sa labas

Outside in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijaniçöldə
Çöldə can also mean wilderness or desert in Turkish, while in Azerbaijani it has the additional meaning of
Kazakhсыртында
The word "сыртында" also means "on the other side" or "behind" in Kazakh.
Kyrgyzсыртта
The word "сыртта" in Kyrgyz also means "on the plain" or "on the mountain ridge".
Tajikдар берун
Дар берун is of Persian origin and also means “in other countries; abroad”.
Turkmendaşynda
Uzbektashqarida
The word "tashqarida" also means "abroad" and is often used in the context of international travel or business.
Uyghurسىرتتا

Outside in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianmawaho
Mawaho is an umbrella term that also denotes 'space', 'a hole', and 'the void' in Hawaiian.
Maoriwaho
Waho can also refer to a porch or verandah, or the surface of something.
Samoani fafo
Although "i fafo" usually refers to the outdoors, it also has a figurative meaning of something not of one's concern.
Tagalog (Filipino)sa labas
"Sa labas" could also refer to the 'countryside' or a 'rural area', in contrast to "sa loob" which can mean 'inside' or 'in the city'.

Outside in American Indigenous Languages

Aymaramistum
Guaraniokápe

Outside in International Languages

Esperantoekstere
In Esperanto, "ekstere" originated from French "exterieur" (exterior), where "exter" derives from Latin "extra" (beyond).
Latinforas
The word "foris" in Latin can also mean "abroad" or "in public".

Outside in Others Languages

Greekεξω απο
The Greek word "εξω απο" can also be used to mean "beyond" or "in addition to".
Hmongsab nraud
The Hmong word "sab nraud" can also refer to the outer surface of an object or to a person's exterior.
Kurdishli derve
The Kurdish word "li derve" can also be used to refer to the countryside, wilderness or rural areas.
Turkishdışarıda
"Dışarıda" is also the Turkish word for "abroad" or "foreign".
Xhosangaphandle
The word "ngaphandle" is also used in isiXhosa to describe the outer, or exterior part of something, like an area or building
Yiddishאַרויס
אַרויס also means "to take out" in Yiddish.
Zulungaphandle
In Zulu, "ngaphandle" also refers to the exterior or periphery of something.
Assameseবাহিৰত
Aymaramistum
Bhojpuriबहरी
Dhivehiބޭރު
Dogriबाहरी
Filipino (Tagalog)sa labas
Guaraniokápe
Ilocanoruar
Kriona do
Kurdish (Sorani)لە دەرەوە
Maithiliबाहिर
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯃꯄꯥꯟꯗ ꯂꯩꯕ
Mizopawn lam
Oromoala
Odia (Oriya)ବାହାରେ
Quechuahawapi
Sanskritबहिः
Tatarтышта
Tigrinyaደገ
Tsongahandle

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