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15 words
Korean word
신설
Pronunciation
Romanizationsinseol
Meaning
- nounnew construction
Example
공항 신설이 논의되고 있다.kong hang sin seo ri no nui doe go it tta
The construction of a new airport is being discussed.
More examples
회사는 다음 달에 신설 지점을 연다.hoe sa neun ta eum ta re sin seol chi jeo meul yeon da
The company will open a new branch next month.
Core concept
A newly created institution, department, system, or facility viewed as something newly put in place.
Common phrases
공항 신설kong hang sin seol
construction of a new airport
지점 신설chi jeom sin seol
construction of a new branch
병원 신설pyeong won sin seol
construction of a new hospital
Similar words
설립seollip: Formal creation of an organization or system that gives it official standing.
개설kaeseol: Opening a new service, course, or account for people to use.
설치seolchi: Placement and setup of equipment or software so it is ready to use.
Definition in Korean
새로 만들어 설치한 기관·부서·제도·시설이나 그와 관련된 사안sae ro man deu reo seol chi han ki gwan pu seo che do si seo ri na keu wa kwal lyeon doen sa an
Word origin
The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning new and establish, linking newness with the act and result of setting something up.
Usage tips
- English construction often suggests a building project, but this Korean noun also covers new departments, systems, and institutions, making it useful in formal news and planning language.