출발 vs 시발
Korean word comparison
Listen to 출발
Listen to 시발
| 출발 | 시발 |
|---|---|
chul-BAL noun | sibal noun |
| departure; the act of leaving a place, especially when starting a trip or journey | starting point; origin; the beginning of something |
How they differ
시발 means the starting point or origin, not the act of leaving. 출발 focuses on departure or the moment of setting off, while 시발 emphasizes where something begins rather than the motion of leaving.
When to use each
When to use 출발: Use 출발 when you mean the act of leaving for a trip or journey.
When to use 시발: Use 시발 when you want to refer to the origin or starting point of a route, process, or event.
Side-by-side examples
- 우리는 서울에서 출발했다.
(We departed from Seoul.) - 이 노선의 시발은 부산이다.
(The starting point of this route is Busan.)
Register & nuance: 시발 is formal and often used in maps, route descriptions, or technical contexts rather than casual conversation.