How to say to launch in Korean

Meaning

발사하다 means to launch or fire something so it goes into the air, into space, or toward a target. It is often used for rockets, missiles, satellites, and sometimes fireworks. You do not usually use this word for simple things like throwing a ball by hand.

Example sentences

1. 우리 과학 모임에서 작은 로켓을 발사했어요.

   We launched a small rocket at our science club.

2. 공중에 오래 머무르는 폭죽을 발사해요.

   I launch fireworks that stay up in the air for a while.

3. 우주 센터에서 로켓을 발사하는 걸 봤어요.

   We saw them launch a rocket at the space center.

4. 군인이 미사일을 발사했어요.

   The soldier launched a missile.

5. 한국은 새 인공위성을 발사했어요.

   Korea launched a new satellite.

6. 배에서 신호탄을 발사했어요.

   They launched a flare from the boat.