배달하다 vs 전달하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 배달하다
Listen to 전달하다
| 배달하다 | 전달하다 |
|---|---|
bae-DAL-ha-da verb | jeondalhada verb |
| to deliver (food, packages, or goods to a person or place) | to pass on, hand over, or convey (an item, message, or information) to someone |
How they differ
전달하다 focuses on the act of handing over or conveying (often by person-to-person) and is used both for physical items and for messages or information; 배달하다 implies delivering to a destination (often by a delivery service) and highlights transport rather than the act of communicating or handing over.
When to use each
When to use 배달하다: Prefer 배달하다 when emphasizing delivery to a place or recipient, especially by a delivery person or service.
When to use 전달하다: Prefer 전달하다 when emphasizing handing something to someone, passing along information, or conveying a message rather than the logistics of transport.
Side-by-side examples
- 택배가 어제 우리 집으로 배달됐다.
(The parcel was delivered to our house yesterday.) - 회의 결과를 부장님께 전달했습니다.
(I conveyed/forwarded the meeting results to the manager.)
Register & nuance: Neutral to formal; 전달하다 is common in both spoken and written Korean and is often used in more formal or official contexts when transferring information or documents.