Korean Word of the Day
출발하다
CHUL-bal-ha-da • verb — 28th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to depart; to set off from a place
Examples
- 우리는 아침 일찍 서울에서 출발했다.
(We departed from Seoul early in the morning.) - 기차는 10분 후에 출발합니다.
(The train departs in 10 minutes.) - 내일 공항에서 바로 출발할 거예요.
(I’m going to depart directly from the airport tomorrow.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 도착하다
- 정지하다
This word is commonly used for leaving a place, especially for travel, transportation, or starting a trip. It can sound a bit more formal than 떠나다, and is often seen in announcements, schedules, and travel contexts.
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