붙이다 vs 첨부하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 붙이다
Listen to 첨부하다
| 붙이다 | 첨부하다 |
|---|---|
boo-TEE-da verb | cheon-bu-ha-da verb |
| To attach, stick, or paste something onto another surface; also to assign or put something onto someone or something in certain contexts. | to attach or include a file, document, or extra material |
How they differ
첨부하다 is not used for physically sticking something onto a surface; it refers to adding documents, files, or supporting materials to an email, application, or report. 붙이다 can be used physically or figuratively, but 첨부하다 is specifically for adding accompanying content.
When to use each
When to use 붙이다: Use 붙이다 when the action involves physically sticking or broadly assigning something.
When to use 첨부하다: Use 첨부하다 when you mean to include a file or document with a message or form.
Side-by-side examples
- 우표를 봉투에 붙였다.
(I stuck a stamp on the envelope.) - 사진 파일을 메일에 첨부했다.
(I attached a photo file to the email.)
Register & nuance: 첨부하다 is formal and administrative, especially in office, school, and email contexts.