곧 출시
got chulsi
In Korean, "coming soon" is expressed as 곧 출시 (got chulsi).
The phrase 곧 출시 is primarily used in marketing contexts, such as in advertisements, posters or on websites, to build anticipation for a new product or service that will be available for purchase in the near future.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb 곧 (soon) and the noun 출시 (release or launch of a product).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase sound more complete and professional in formal announcements, you can add 예정 (scheduled/planned) to the end, resulting in 곧 출시 예정.
How do you pronounce it?
got chulsi
Did you know?
- The word 출시 literally means 'to go out to the market', as it is composed of the characters for 'out' and 'market'.
- While 곧 출시 is for products, Koreans use the word 개봉 (opening) for 'coming soon' when referring to movies.
- When a new smartphone or software update is announced, you might see the English loanword 'Coming Soon' written in Hangul as 커밍 순.
Examples in context
- 이번 주말에 출시될 거예요!It will be released this weekend!
- 내년 초에 나올 예정입니다.It is scheduled to be released early next year!
- 그 제품은 곧 출시될 예정이에요.geu jepumeun got chulsi doel yejeongieyo.That product is scheduled to be released soon.
- 신제품이 곧 출시되니 기다려 주세요.sinjepumi got chulsidoeni gidaryeo juseyo.The new product is coming soon, so please wait.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new smartphone.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈아, 이 휴대폰 디자인 진짜 예쁘다.Jihuna, i hyudae-pon dijain jin-jja yeppeuda.Jihoon, the design of this phone is really pretty.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아, 다음 달에 곧 출시된대.maja, da-eum dal-e got chulsidoendae.Right, I heard it's coming soon next month.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말? 나 바로 예약해야겠어.jeongmal? na baro yeyak-haeyagesseo.Really? I should pre-order it right away.
- 지훈 Ji-hun나도 같이 예약하자.nado gachi yeyak-haja.Let's pre-order it together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 곧, 출시, CC BY-SA 4.0.
