출발 vs 떠남
Korean word comparison
Listen to 출발
Listen to 떠남
| 출발 | 떠남 |
|---|---|
chul-BAL noun | tteonam noun |
| departure; the act of leaving a place, especially when starting a trip or journey | leaving; departure |
How they differ
떠남 is a broader, more abstract noun for the act of leaving a place. 출발 is more specifically the start of a trip, journey, or movement from a starting point, while 떠남 can also be used in emotional or figurative contexts, such as leaving a job, a hometown, or life itself.
When to use each
When to use 출발: Use 출발 when you mean the actual starting moment of a trip, flight, bus, or journey.
When to use 떠남: Use 떠남 when you want to emphasize the act of leaving itself, especially in a broader or more figurative sense.
Side-by-side examples
- 비행기의 출발이 10분 지연되었다.
(The plane’s departure was delayed by 10 minutes.) - 그의 갑작스러운 떠남은 모두를 놀라게 했다.
(His sudden departure surprised everyone.)
Register & nuance: 떠남 is neutral and common, but it is less schedule-oriented than 출발 and often sounds more abstract.