Meaning and Usage
The verb '출발하다' means 'to depart' or 'to start a journey.' It is commonly used when talking about transportation like trains, buses, planes, or any scheduled movement from one place to another.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '출발하다' in travel-related conversations, such as discussing departure times or plans to leave early. It can also be used metaphorically to mean starting something, but this is less common.
Collocations and Patterns
- 출발 시간 (departure time): Refers to the scheduled time something leaves.
- 출발하다 + 에 (place): To depart from a specific location.
- 일찍 출발하다 (to depart early): Common when emphasizing leaving ahead of schedule.
Register and Politeness
'출발하다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The polite ending '-합니다' or '-해요' is often added depending on the situation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '출발하다' with '도착하다' (to arrive). Remember, '출발하다' is about leaving or starting, while '도착하다' is about arriving at a destination.