시작하다
Meaning: to start; to begin
What does 시작하다 mean?
시작하다 [sijaghada] is a verb meaning "to start; to begin". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 시작하다 [sijaghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
How to Use 시작하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 시작하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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