Korean word

상반기

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangbangi

Meaning

  • nounfirst half

Example

회사는 상반기에 매출이 늘었다.hoe sa neun sang ban gi e mae chu ri neu reot tta

The company's sales increased in the first half.

Illustration for 상반기 (first half)

More examples

지난 상반기에 직원 채용이 많았다.chi nan sang ban gi e chi gwon chae yong i ma nat tta

Many employees were hired in the first half of last year.

Core concept

It is the part of a year that comes before the midpoint, usually covering January through June.

Common phrases

  • 지난 상반기chi nan sang ban gi

    first half of the previous year

  • 상반기 동안sang ban gi tong an

    during the first half of the year

  • 상반기 채용sang ban gi chae yong

    first-half recruitment

Similar words

하반기habangi: The later part of a year, usually the months from July through December.
전반기cheonbangi: The first part of a set period, such as the opening months of a year.

Definition in Korean

한 해의 전반부로, 보통 1월부터 6월까지인 기간을 이르는 말.han hae ui cheon ban bu ro po tong 1 wol bu teo 6 wol kka ji in ki ga neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements for upper or earlier, half, and period, creating the idea of the year's earlier period.

Usage tips

  • Business reports commonly use this word to label the year's earlier reporting period, so it is useful vocabulary for reading company plans and results.

Opposites

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