출발 vs 발차
Korean word comparison
Listen to 출발
Listen to 발차
| 출발 | 발차 |
|---|---|
chul-BAL noun | balcha noun |
| departure; the act of leaving a place, especially when starting a trip or journey | departure; the act of a train or bus leaving |
How they differ
발차 is used for vehicles, especially trains and buses, when they begin moving from a station or stop. Unlike 출발, it is not a general word for any trip starting point; it is more technical and tied to transport schedules.
When to use each
When to use 출발: Use 출발 for general travel, leaving, or starting a journey in everyday speech.
When to use 발차: Use 발차 when you are talking specifically about a train or bus leaving a station or stop, especially in timetable contexts.
Side-by-side examples
- 우리는 아침 일찍 출발했다.
(We set out early in the morning.) - 열차의 발차 시간이 8시 15분이다.
(The train’s departure time is 8:15.)
Register & nuance: 발차 is more formal and technical than 출발, and is common in transit announcements or schedule language.