Korean word

새출발

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaechulbal

Meaning

  • nounfresh start

Example

사업을 접고 지방에서 새출발을 했다.sa eo beul cheop kko chi bang e seo sae chul ba reul haet tta

After closing his business, he made a fresh start in the countryside.

Illustration for 새출발 (fresh start)

More examples

대학교 졸업 후에 새출발을 준비하고 있다.tae hak kkyo cho reop hu e sae chul ba reul chun bi ha go it tta

After graduating from college, I am preparing for a fresh start.

Core concept

Moving forward into a new phase after leaving an earlier one behind.

Common phrases

  • 새출발을 하다sae chul ba reul ha da

    make a fresh start

  • 새출발을 준비하다sae chul ba reul chun bi ha da

    prepare for a fresh start

Similar words

재출발chaechulbal: Restarting something that was abandoned or did not succeed.
새로운 출발saeroun chulbal: Starting over after a change in surroundings or circumstances.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 그만두거나 중단한 뒤에 새롭게 시작하는 상태나 행동.eo tteon i reul keu man du geo na chung dan han twi e sae rop kke si ja ka neun sang tae na haeng dong

Word origin

새출발 (saechulbal, "fresh start") joins the native Korean word 새 (sae, "new") to 출발 (chulbal, "departure").

Usage tips

  • The word commonly has an encouraging tone, so it fits congratulations or support when someone begins a different chapter of life.

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