Level 6

신설

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Meaning and Usage

"신설" refers to the act of newly establishing or setting up something, such as an organization, department, law, or system. It is commonly used in formal contexts like business, education, and government.

Common Collocations

  • 신설 부서 (newly established department): used when a company or organization creates a new division.
  • 신설 학과 (newly established academic department): used in universities when a new field of study is introduced.
  • 신설 법률 (newly established law): refers to laws or regulations that have been recently enacted.

Register and Nuance

"신설" is a formal noun often found in official documents, news reports, and formal announcements. It is not used in casual conversation but is important for understanding formal Korean.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "신설" with "설립" (establishment), which also means to establish. While both can mean 'to establish,' "신설" emphasizes that something is newly created within an existing system, whereas "설립" often refers to founding an entirely new entity.

Understanding "신설" helps learners talk about new additions or creations in formal settings accurately.

Example Sentences

회사는 이번 달에 새로운 부서를 신설했다.

Hoesa neun ibeon dale saeroun buseoreul sinseolhaetta.

The company established a new department this month.

대학에서 신설된 학과에 많은 학생들이 지원했다.

Daehakeseo sinseoldoen hakgwae maneun haksaengdeuri jiweonhaetta.

Many students applied to the newly established department at the university.

정부는 신설된 법률에 대해 국민들에게 설명회를 열었다.

Jeongbuneun sinseoldoen beomryure daehae gungmindeurege seolmyeonghoe reul yeoreotda.

The government held a briefing for the public about the newly established law.