Korean word

새것

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaegeot

Meaning

  • nounnew one

Example

이거 새것이에요?i geo sae geo si e yo

Is this new?

Illustration for 새것 (new one)

More examples

포장을 뜯자 새것 냄새가 났다.po jang eul tteut jja sae geot naem sae ga nat tta

When I opened the package, it smelled new.

Core concept

A thing in its untouched condition, with no signs of use.

Common phrases

  • 새것 같다sae geot kat tta

    look brand-new

  • 새것 냄새sae geot naem sae

    smell of something new

Similar words

새물건saemulgeon: A newly bought everyday item that has not yet been used.
신품sinpum: A completely unused product with a new-looking appearance or package.
미개봉migaebong: Describes a product whose package has never been opened, leaving its contents sealed.

Definition in Korean

처음 만들어져 사용 흔적이 없는 상태의 물건을 나타내는 명사cheo eum man deu reo jeo sa yong heun jeo gi eom neun sang tae ui mul geo neul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines the Korean words for new and thing, so it literally means a new thing and is written as one word.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use new one for a replacement, but this word focuses on the item being unused or still in new condition.

Other meanings

  • unused itemnoun

Opposites

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