도착 vs 도달
Korean word comparison
Listen to 도착
Listen to 도달
| 도착 | 도달 |
|---|---|
do-CHAK noun | do-dal noun |
| the act of arriving at a place | reaching a destination or goal |
How they differ
도달 is broader and more abstract than 도착. It is often used not only for physically arriving somewhere, but also for reaching a state, level, conclusion, or target.
When to use each
When to use 도착: Use 도착 when you mean physically arriving at a place, such as a station, city, or building.
When to use 도달: Use 도달 when you want to emphasize reaching a goal, limit, or endpoint rather than simply arriving at a place.
Side-by-side examples
- 기차가 역에 도착했다.
(The train arrived at the station.) - 목표에 도달했다.
(We reached the goal.)
Register & nuance: 도달 sounds slightly more formal and abstract than 도착, and it is common in writing, reports, and goal-related contexts.