개설하다
개설하다 means to start or open something like a class, a bank account, or a program.
Explanation at your level:
You use 개설하다 when you want to say 'to open'. If you go to a bank, you say 'I want to open an account'. In Korean, you say '계좌를 개설하고 싶어요'. It is a very useful word for adults!
At this level, you will use this word when talking about school. If a university has a new class, you say '학교가 새 강좌를 개설했어요'. It means the school made the class available for students to take.
You can use this in professional settings. When you are at work, you might need to 'open' a new project channel or a new internal system. '새로운 프로젝트 채널을 개설했습니다' is a perfect sentence for a workplace email.
As you move to B2, notice how 개설하다 is used in digital contexts. We now 'open' (개설하다) social media pages, blogs, or online stores. It implies the creation of a digital space for interaction.
In academic or high-level business contexts, you might hear about '개설' as a noun. For example, '강좌 개설 여부' (whether a course is being offered). It is often used in formal reports to describe the systematic establishment of resources.
At the mastery level, you understand that 개설하다 carries a nuance of 'institutionalization'. It isn't just starting something; it is creating a framework or a system. It is used in legal and administrative contexts to denote the formal authorization of a service or facility.
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- Means to establish or open a service/course.
- Commonly used with bank accounts and school lectures.
- Formal, professional tone.
- Not for physical objects like doors.
When you hear 개설하다, think of the act of making something available that wasn't there before. It is a very common word in professional and academic settings in Korea.
You will often see this word used in contexts like education, where a school decides to offer a new class. It is also the go-to word for banking, specifically when you open a new account.
Think of it as the bridge between a plan and reality. Once you have the idea for a program, the act of officially launching it is exactly what 개설하다 describes.
The word 개설하다 is composed of two Sino-Korean characters: 개 (開) meaning 'open' and 설 (設) meaning 'establish' or 'set up'.
Historically, these characters have been used for centuries to describe the building of structures or the founding of institutions. Because it is rooted in Hanja, it carries a sense of formality and official structure that purely native Korean words sometimes lack.
Over time, it evolved from describing the physical construction of buildings to the abstract creation of services like bank accounts or online courses, reflecting the modernization of Korean society.
You should use 개설하다 when talking about formal or semi-formal setups. It is not used for opening a door or a window (for that, you would use '열다').
Common pairings include 강좌를 개설하다 (to open a course) and 계좌를 개설하다 (to open a bank account). It is a standard term in business and administrative documents.
Because it sounds professional, it is perfect for emails to professors or inquiries at a bank. Using it correctly shows you have a good grasp of formal Korean vocabulary.
While 개설하다 is a technical verb rather than an idiomatic one, it appears in many set phrases.
- 강좌 개설: Launching a lecture series.
- 계좌 개설: The act of opening a bank account.
- 신규 개설: A new opening or establishment.
- 온라인 개설: Setting something up online.
- 과정 개설: Creating a new curriculum or program.
These phrases are extremely common in daily life, especially when dealing with paperwork or school registration.
개설하다 is a regular verb. It follows the standard Korean verb conjugation rules. In the present tense, it becomes 개설합니다 or 개설해요.
The pronunciation is straightforward: [개설하다]. Ensure you enunciate the 's' sound clearly. It rhymes with words like '배설하다' (to excrete) or '건설하다' (to construct), though the meanings are very different!
There are no special plural forms as it is a verb. It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually takes an object marked by the particle '-을/를'.
Fun Fact
It combines two characters that represent the physical and abstract act of starting something.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Korean phonetic pronunciation.
Standard Korean phonetic pronunciation.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 's' sound
- Merging the 'l' sound
- Incorrect rhythm
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Common in formal writing.
Requires formal context.
Useful in professional settings.
Often heard in news.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Object Particle -을/를
계좌를 개설하다
Passive Form -되다
강좌가 개설되다
Purpose Clause -기 위해
계좌를 개설하기 위해
Examples by Level
은행에서 계좌를 개설했어요.
I opened an account at the bank.
Object particle -를 used.
새 강좌를 개설합니다.
We are opening a new course.
Formal ending.
언제 개설하나요?
When will you open it?
Question form.
계좌 개설이 필요해요.
I need to open an account.
Noun form.
이 수업은 새로 개설했어요.
This class was newly opened.
Past tense.
어디서 개설하나요?
Where do I open it?
Location marker.
지금 개설해 주세요.
Please open it now.
Request form.
개설이 완료되었습니다.
Opening is complete.
Passive voice.
온라인 쇼핑몰을 개설했습니다.
새로운 동아리를 개설할 계획입니다.
학교에서 영어 강좌를 개설했어요.
은행 계좌 개설은 시간이 걸려요.
유튜브 채널을 개설하는 법을 배웠어요.
다음 학기에 새 수업을 개설할까요?
그들은 새로운 연구소를 개설했습니다.
도서관에서 독서 모임을 개설했어요.
회사는 새로운 지점을 개설하기로 했습니다.
개인 블로그를 개설해서 글을 쓰고 있어요.
교수님께서 이번 학기에 특별 강좌를 개설하셨습니다.
온라인 강의를 개설하는 것은 효율적입니다.
계좌 개설을 위해 신분증이 필요합니다.
새로운 시스템을 개설하여 업무를 자동화했습니다.
정부는 새로운 복지 프로그램을 개설했습니다.
우리 동네에 작은 도서관을 개설했어요.
이번 학기에는 다양한 선택 과목이 개설되었습니다.
해외 지사 개설을 위한 준비가 한창입니다.
새로운 웹사이트를 개설하여 홍보를 시작했어요.
강좌 개설 여부는 학생들의 수요에 따라 결정됩니다.
은행은 비대면 계좌 개설 서비스를 제공합니다.
새로운 커뮤니티를 개설하여 사람들과 소통합니다.
교육청은 방과 후 프로그램을 개설했습니다.
새로운 법안이 개설된 위원회에서 논의 중입니다.
대학은 융합 학문을 위한 새로운 학과를 개설했습니다.
정부 주도의 창업 지원 센터가 개설되었습니다.
디지털 자산 거래를 위한 전용 계좌 개설이 가능합니다.
이번 세미나는 새로운 연구 주제를 개설하는 계기가 되었습니다.
국제 교류를 위한 새로운 협력 채널을 개설했습니다.
온라인 학습 플랫폼을 개설하여 접근성을 높였습니다.
새로운 정책을 뒷받침할 전담 부서가 개설되었습니다.
예술가를 위한 창작 공간이 새롭게 개설되었습니다.
해당 기관은 지역 사회와의 소통을 위해 새로운 민원 창구를 개설했습니다.
학술적 담론을 형성하기 위한 새로운 정기 간행물을 개설했습니다.
글로벌 시장 진출을 위해 현지 법인을 개설하는 절차를 밟고 있습니다.
새로운 교육 과정의 개설은 미래 인재 양성에 필수적입니다.
금융 당국은 새로운 투자 상품 개설에 엄격한 기준을 적용합니다.
지식 공유를 위한 오픈 플랫폼을 개설하여 큰 호응을 얻었습니다.
새로운 문화적 거점을 개설함으로써 도시 재생을 도모하고 있습니다.
전문가들의 자문을 구하기 위한 자문 위원회를 개설하였습니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"계좌 개설"
Opening a bank account
계좌 개설하러 은행에 갑니다.
neutral"강좌 개설"
Offering a course
강좌 개설이 확정되었습니다.
formal"신규 개설"
Newly established
신규 개설 이벤트 중입니다.
business"온라인 개설"
Setting up online
온라인 개설이 편리합니다.
neutral"과정 개설"
Creating a program
새 교육 과정 개설.
formal"지점 개설"
Opening a branch
해외 지점 개설 준비.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean open.
열다 is for physical objects; 개설하다 is for abstract services.
문(door)을 열다 vs 계좌(account)를 개설하다.
Both start with '개'.
개최하다 is for events/meetings.
회의(meeting)를 개최하다.
Both mean establish.
설립하다 is for institutions/foundations.
재단(foundation)을 설립하다.
Both mean start.
시작하다 is generic; 개설하다 is specific to services.
공부(study)를 시작하다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + [Object] + 을/를 + 개설하다
내가 계좌를 개설했다.
Subject + [Object] + 이/가 + 개설되다
새 강좌가 개설되었다.
Purpose + -기 위해 + 개설하다
계좌를 개설하기 위해 왔다.
Noun + 개설 + (noun)
강좌 개설 안내.
Time + 에 + 개설하다
내일 새 지점을 개설할 것이다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Verwandt
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
Opening a physical door uses '열다', not '개설하다'.
Small shops usually use '열다' or the loanword '오픈하다'.
Opening one's heart is metaphorical and uses '열다'.
Ensure you distinguish between 'to open' (active) and 'to be opened' (passive).
Use '창조하다' for creating art, '개설하다' for services/courses.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a bank vault opening.
When Native Speakers Use It
When signing up for things.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the importance of formal education.
Grammar Shortcut
Always look for the object.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'gae' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for doors!
Did You Know?
It is a very versatile business word.
Study Smart
Learn it with '강좌' and '계좌'.
Professionalism
Use it to sound more educated.
Verb Conjugation
It is a regular '하다' verb.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Opening' (개) a 'Setting' (설) for a class.
Visual Association
A bank teller opening a new account folder.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to say 'I opened a new account' in Korean today.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: 開 (Open) + 設 (Establish/Set up)
Kultureller Kontext
None, it is a neutral, professional term.
Directly correlates to 'to open' in business contexts, but 'to establish' in academic ones.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At the bank
- 계좌 개설하고 싶어요
- 신분증 여기 있어요
- 어떤 종류가 있나요?
At school
- 이 강좌 언제 개설되나요?
- 수강 신청 가능해요?
- 새로운 수업이 개설되었어요.
Online business
- 쇼핑몰 개설했어요
- 유튜브 채널 개설 방법
- 블로그 개설 완료.
Corporate office
- 새 부서 개설 제안
- 지점 개설 검토 중
- 프로젝트 채널 개설.
Conversation Starters
"최근에 새로 개설된 강좌를 들어본 적 있나요?"
"은행 계좌를 개설할 때 가장 먼저 무엇을 확인하나요?"
"온라인 채널을 개설하는 것이 왜 중요할까요?"
"우리 동네에 새로 개설되었으면 하는 시설이 있나요?"
"새로운 프로젝트를 시작할 때 가장 먼저 무엇을 개설하나요?"
Journal Prompts
내가 최근에 새로 개설하거나 시작한 것은 무엇인가요?
새로운 강좌를 개설한다면 어떤 주제로 하고 싶나요?
은행 계좌를 처음 개설했을 때의 기억을 써보세요.
디지털 세상에서 자신만의 공간을 개설하는 것의 의미는 무엇인가요?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenUsually '열다' or '오픈하다' is better.
Yes, it is standard in professional contexts.
Yes, '개설되다'.
No, use '개최하다' for meetings.
Yes, '채널을 개설하다' is common.
설립 is for organizations, 개설 is for programs/accounts.
Yes, it comes from Hanja.
Yes, if it's about a professional matter.
Teste dich selbst
은행에서 ___를 개설했어요.
You open a bank account (계좌).
Which of these can you '개설하다'?
You open courses, not doors or windows.
Can you use '개설하다' for opening a physical window?
Use '열다' for physical objects.
Word
Bedeutung
These are common collocations.
Subject + Object + Verb order.
이번 학기에 다양한 ___ 과목이 개설되었습니다.
선택 과목 (elective course) is a common phrase.
Is '개설하다' used for founding a country?
Use '건국하다' for founding a country.
What is the noun form of '개설하다'?
The noun form is simply '개설'.
Purpose clause structure.
정부는 새로운 복지 ___을 개설했습니다.
Programs are opened/established.
Ergebnis: /10
Summary
개설하다 is your go-to verb for officially launching services, courses, or accounts in a professional context.
- Means to establish or open a service/course.
- Commonly used with bank accounts and school lectures.
- Formal, professional tone.
- Not for physical objects like doors.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a bank vault opening.
When Native Speakers Use It
When signing up for things.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the importance of formal education.
Grammar Shortcut
Always look for the object.
Beispiel
대학교에서 새로운 강좌를 개설했습니다.
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