How to say “start” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “start” is 시작하다 (sijakada). There are 2 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「start」는 한국어로 시작하다.
to start; to begin
TOPIK 1 · verb
오늘부터 매일 아침 가벼운 조깅을 시작해요.I begin jogging lightly every morning starting today.
start
TOPIK 1 · verb
종소리가 울리고 수업이 시작돼요.The bell rings and the class begins.
start; beginning
TOPIK 1 · noun
새로운 학기의 시작이에요.It is the start of a new semester.
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Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato