배달 vs 배급
Korean word comparison
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| 배달 | 배급 |
|---|---|
bae-DAL noun | baegeup noun |
| the act of delivering something, especially food or goods | distribution of supplies, goods, or rations |
How they differ
배급 refers to distributing items to many people according to a system, such as rations, relief supplies, or allocated goods. It is not used for ordinary restaurant delivery, so it differs from 배달 in that it emphasizes organized distribution rather than bringing something to one customer.
When to use each
When to use 배달: Use 배달 for ordinary delivery of food, parcels, or items to a specific person or place.
When to use 배급: Use 배급 when items are issued or distributed to a group in an organized or institutional way.
Side-by-side examples
- 치킨 배달이 왔어요.
(The chicken delivery has arrived.) - 전쟁 중에 식량 배급이 이루어졌어요.
(Food was distributed during the war.)
Register & nuance: 배급 is formal and administrative, and it is used in public, historical, or institutional contexts.