Korean word

시작하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsijakada

Meaning

  • verbstart

Example

이제 수업을 시작하겠습니다.i je su eo beul si ja ka get sseum ni da

I will start the class now.

Illustration for 시작하다 (start)

More examples

오늘부터 새로운 취미를 시작했다.o neul bu teo sae ro un chwi mi reul si ja kaet tta

I started a new hobby today.

Core concept

Taking the first step that puts a task, event, or action in motion.

Common phrases

  • 일을 시작하다i reul si ja ka da

    start work

  • 취미를 시작하다chwi mi reul si ja ka da

    start a hobby

  • 공부를 시작하다kong bu reul si ja ka da

    start studying

Similar words

시작되다sijakttoeda: To start on its own at a particular time, as a class or meeting does.
출발하다chulbalhada: To leave a place and set out on a journey.
작동하다chakttonghada: To work properly and do the job a machine or device is made to do.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 행동을 처음으로 하여 진행하게 하다.eo tteon i ri na haeng dong eul cheo eu meu ro ha yeo chin haeng ha ge ha da

Word origin

시작하다 (sijakada, "to start") joins the Sino-Korean word for beginning with 하다 (kada, "to do"), linking a beginning with an action.

Usage tips

  • For an event that begins on its own, Korean uses a different form, while this verb fits a person who starts a class, game, or task.

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