부터
buteo
from; since
Marks the starting point of a range in time, order, or sequence—equivalent to 'from' or 'since'—and is often paired with 까지 ('to/until').
Form
- Attaches to
- Noun
- Other shapes
- 에서부터(서부터)
Meanings
- 1
A postpositional particle that indicates the start or beginning of something.
어떤 일의 시작이나 처음을 나타내는 조사.
※ 주로 ‘~부터 ~까지’로 쓴다.
Examples
이 지루한 책을 처음부터 끝까지 다 읽으려니 힘들다.
It's tiring to read this boring book from beginning to end.
서울부터 부산까지 기차로는 여섯 시간이 걸린다.
It takes six hours by train from Seoul to Busan.
젊어서부터 건강을 관리하던 승규는 노년이 된 지금도 건강하다.
Seunggyu, who has managed his health since he was young, is still healthy now in his old age.
얼굴에 여드름이 생기고부터 지수는 사람들을 만나는 게 싫어졌다.
Ever since acne appeared on her face, Jisu has disliked meeting people.
오늘 회의 언제부터 한다고 했지? 세 시에 시작이야.
What time did you say today's meeting starts? It starts at three.
오늘 회의 언제부터 한다고 했지?
What time did you say today's meeting starts?
Examples: 한국어기초사전, CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.
Don’t confuse with
Forms with a close meaning — a favourite source of wrong answers on TOPIK.
Quick check
1. What does ‘부터’ mean?
2. Which form means “from; since”?