TOPIK · Level 65
15 words
Korean word
새로
Pronunciation
Romanizationsaero
Meaning
- adverbnewly
Example
이번에 새로 취직했어요.i beo ne sae ro chwi ji kae sseo yo
I got a new job this time.
More examples
우리는 교실에 새로 온 친구와 인사했어요.u ri neun kyo si re sae ro on chin gu wa in sa hae sseo yo
We said hello to the friend who had just come to our classroom.
계약서를 새로 작성했어요.kye yak sseo reul sae ro chak sseong hae sseo yo
I drew up the contract anew.
Core concept
A move from an earlier state to a fresh one, with the new situation or action starting now.
Common phrases
새로 시작하다sae ro si ja ka da
start anew
새로 구하다sae ro ku ha da
obtain anew
Similar words
새롭게saeropkke: A situation takes on a new form or appearance.
다시tasi: A previous action happens again.
Definition in Korean
이전과 달리 지금부터 새롭게 시작하거나 바뀐 상태를 나타내는 부사.i jeon gwa tal li chi geum bu teo sae rop kke si ja ka geo na pa kkwin sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa
Word origin
The word comes from the native Korean adjective meaning new and became an adverb for describing a fresh way of doing something.
Usage tips
- English often uses new as an adjective, but this Korean word works as an adverb before an action, showing that the action brings a fresh change.