늦다 vs 연착하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 늦다
Listen to 연착하다
| 늦다 | 연착하다 |
|---|---|
NEUT-da verb | yeon-chak-ha-da verb |
| to be late; not arriving or happening at the expected time | to arrive later than scheduled, especially for transportation |
How they differ
연착하다 is used mainly for vehicles and travel, such as trains, buses, ships, and flights. 늦다 is much wider in meaning and can be used in many everyday situations that have nothing to do with transportation.
When to use each
When to use 늦다: Use 늦다 when you are speaking generally about lateness in daily life.
When to use 연착하다: Use 연착하다 when a train, bus, plane, or other transportation arrives late.
Side-by-side examples
- 죄송해요, 조금 늦었어요.
(Sorry, I’m a little late.) - 열차가 연착해서 도착 시간이 늦어졌어요.
(The train was delayed, so the arrival time got later.)
Register & nuance: 연착하다 is more formal and technical, and it is especially natural in travel and transport contexts.