도착하다 vs 들어오다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 도착하다
Listen to 들어오다
| 도착하다 | 들어오다 |
|---|---|
do-CHAK-ha-da verb | deul-eo-o-da verb |
| to arrive; to reach a destination | to come in; to enter; to arrive |
How they differ
들어오다 usually adds the idea of entering a place or area, not just reaching a destination. 도착하다 can be used even when the destination is just a point of arrival, while 들어오다 is more natural when someone arrives by entering a room, building, city, or territory.
When to use each
When to use 도착하다: Use 도착하다 when you want to describe arrival without focusing on entry into a space.
When to use 들어오다: Use 들어오다 when the arrival involves coming inside or crossing into a place.
Side-by-side examples
- 손님이 약속한 시간에 도착했다.
(The guest arrived at the agreed time.) - 손님이 약속한 시간에 들어왔다.
(The guest came in at the agreed time.)
Register & nuance: 들어오다 is common in spoken Korean and is more spatial and concrete than 도착하다.