Dictionary — Entry No. 0857
새로운
saeroun · adjective
새로운
saeroun
[sae-ROON]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Means ‘new’ or ‘fresh.’ Describes something recently created, changed, or experienced for the first time. Essential vocabulary for expressing renewal or beginning in Korean.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Central theme in K-pop concepts about comebacks and reinvention. NewJeans’ debut concept emphasized freshness; aespa frequently explores ‘new beginnings’ in their narratives.
Example Sentences
새로운 노래를 들어볼래?
saeroun noraeleul deureobollae?
Do you want to listen to a new song? (casual invitation)
이게 새로운 시작이야.
igae saeroun sijagiya.
This is a new beginning. (profound/emotional)
새로운 친구를 만났어.
saeroun chingueleul mannaseo.
I met a new friend. (past experience)
⚠️ Don’t use saeroun when…
Don’t confuse with ‘sarooun’ (dialectal); 새로운 always precedes nouns, not used as standalone adjective in predicates without 이다
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — protagonist discusses starting a new life together after military service
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — ‘새로워 (New)’ theme in their comeback marketing
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