배달 vs 배송
Korean word comparison
Listen to 배달
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| 배달 | 배송 |
|---|---|
bae-DAL noun | baesong noun |
| the act of delivering something, especially food or goods | delivery or shipment of goods |
How they differ
배송 is used more for sending goods, parcels, or online orders, and it sounds more businesslike than 배달. 배달 is broader in everyday use and especially common for food delivery, while 배송 often implies a shipping process rather than a courier bringing something directly to a person.
When to use each
When to use 배달: Use 배달 when talking about food delivery or when you mean a delivery service in everyday speech.
When to use 배송: Use 배송 when you mean shipping goods, parcels, or online purchases rather than restaurant delivery.
Side-by-side examples
- 오늘 저녁 배달이 늦었어요.
(Tonight’s delivery was late.) - 인터넷으로 주문한 책이 배송됐어요.
(The book I ordered online has been shipped.)
Register & nuance: 배송 is more formal and commercial than 배달, and it is especially common in shopping and logistics contexts.