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시작하다 (si-jak-ha-da) means “to start.” Read the Hangul first, then the romanization.
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지금 시작해요.
jigeum sijakhaeyo.
I start now. / I'm starting now.
어제 시작했어요.
eoje sijakhaengeoyo.
I started yesterday (approx. — check irregulars).
같이 시작하고 싶어요!
gapi sijakhago siteoyo!
I want to start together!
시작하고 싶다.
sijakhago sitda
Common phrase with this word: 시작하고 싶다
시작하고 있다.
sijakhago ingda
Common phrase with this word: 시작하고 있다
잘 시작하다.
jal sijakhada
Common phrase with this word: 잘 시작하다
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