Korean word

첫차

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheotcha

Meaning

  • nounfirst train

Example

내일 첫차를 타야 해.nae il cheot cha reul ta ya hae

I have to take the first train tomorrow.

Illustration for 첫차 (first train)

More examples

오늘은 첫차를 타고 출근하려고 해.o neu reun cheot cha reul ta go chul geun ha ryeo go hae

I plan to take the first train to work today.

Core concept

The first public transit vehicle to depart when the day's service begins, usually a train or bus.

Common phrases

  • 첫차를 기다리다cheot cha reul ki da ri da

    wait for the first train

  • 첫차가 출발하다cheot cha ga chul bal ha da

    the first train departs

  • 첫차가 도착하다cheot cha ga to cha ka da

    the first train arrives

Similar words

첫열차cheosyeolcha: The first train to depart on a particular day.
막차makcha: The final scheduled train or bus service operating that day.

Definition in Korean

하루의 영업을 시작하는 첫 번째 운행을 가리키는 말로, 보통 첫 출발 차량을 뜻함.ha ru ui yeong eo beul si ja ka neun cheot peon jjae un haeng eul ka ri ki neun mal lo po tong cheot chul bal cha ryang eul tteu tam

Word origin

첫 (cheot, "first") joins 차 (cha, "vehicle") to form a compact word for the first vehicle running that day.

Usage tips

  • When a Korean speaker says 첫차 (cheotcha, "first public transit vehicle"), the route or conversation usually shows whether the first train or the first bus is meant.

Other meanings

  • first busnoun

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