배달하다 vs 배송하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 배달하다
Listen to 배송하다
| 배달하다 | 배송하다 |
|---|---|
bae-DAL-ha-da verb | baesonghada verb |
| to deliver (food, packages, or goods to a person or place) | to ship or send goods (usually by courier or delivery service) |
How they differ
배송하다 emphasizes the shipping/logistics process (company, tracking, transit) and is commonly used for e-commerce or courier shipments; 배달하다 is broader and often refers to local delivery (food, newspapers, a person bringing something to a door) and can be more informal or person-to-person.
When to use each
When to use 배달하다: Prefer 배달하다 when talking about local or person-to-person deliveries (e.g., food delivery, a courier bringing an item to your door).
When to use 배송하다: Prefer 배송하다 when describing commercial shipping, parcels sent by courier, or the logistics process of sending goods.
Side-by-side examples
- 저녁에 피자를 배달해 주세요.
(Please deliver a pizza in the evening.) - 온라인으로 주문한 책은 내일까지 배송됩니다.
(The book I ordered online will be delivered/shipped by tomorrow.)
Register & nuance: Neutral; 배송하다 is commonly used in commercial and technical contexts and sounds slightly more formal/technical than 배달하다.