Korean word

개설

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaeseol

Meaning

  • nounopening

Example

계좌 개설은 온라인으로도 가능합니다.kye jwa kae seo reun ol la i neu ro do ka neung ham ni da

You can also open an account online.

Illustration for 개설 (opening)

More examples

지점에서 직접 계좌 개설을 했어요.chi jeo me seo chik jjeop kye jwa kae seo reul hae sseo yo

I opened an account in person at the branch.

Core concept

A service, course, or account is newly set up and made available for use.

Common phrases

  • 계좌 개설kye jwa kae seol

    account opening

  • 강좌 개설kang jwa kae seol

    course opening

Similar words

개장kaejang: Opening a place or facility so customers, visitors, or audiences can enter and use it.
개통kaetong: Activation of a phone line, internet connection, or account so the service works.
도입toip: Adoption of a new system or device so people can begin using it.
설치seolchi: Installation of a machine, device, or software in its proper place for use.

Definition in Korean

새로운 서비스나 강좌를 만들어 외부에 공개하거나 운영을 시작하도록 마련한 상태나 행위sae ro un seo bi seu na kang jwa reul man deu reo oe bu e kong gae ha geo na u nyeong eul si ja ka do rok ma ryeon han sang tae na haeng wi

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines the meanings of opening and setting up, which explains its use for making a new service or course available.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear opening as the act of starting an event, but this noun often names the formal setup of an ongoing service, course, or account.

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