배달 vs 전달
Korean word comparison
Listen to 배달
Listen to 전달
| 배달 | 전달 |
|---|---|
bae-DAL noun | jeondal noun |
| the act of delivering something, especially food or goods | passing on or delivering something to someone |
How they differ
전달 means handing over or passing along something, often information, a message, or an item. Unlike 배달, it does not usually suggest a commercial delivery service, and it is more about transfer from one person to another than transport to a destination.
When to use each
When to use 배달: Use 배달 when you mean a delivery service bringing food or goods to a place.
When to use 전달: Use 전달 when something is being passed on, handed over, or conveyed to someone.
Side-by-side examples
- 피자를 배달해 주세요.
(Please deliver the pizza.) - 그 소식을 팀장에게 전달했어요.
(I passed that news on to the team leader.)
Register & nuance: 전달 is neutral and widely used, especially for messages, documents, and formal handovers.