사다 vs 구입하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 사다
Listen to 구입하다
| 사다 | 구입하다 |
|---|---|
SA-da verb | gu-ip-ha-da verb |
| to buy; to purchase | to procure; to purchase (formal/neutral) |
How they differ
구입하다 is similar in formality to 구매하다 but slightly more neutral and often used when referring to obtaining items for use or inventory; 사다 remains the casual everyday verb. 구입하다 is common in notices, manuals, and neutral reports rather than in informal conversation.
When to use each
When to use 사다: Use 사다 when speaking informally or telling a personal story about buying something.
When to use 구입하다: Use 구입하다 for neutral, slightly formal statements about procuring items, such as technical manuals, notices, or product descriptions.
Side-by-side examples
- 나는 어제 마트에서 우유를 샀다.
(I bought milk at the supermarket yesterday.) - 나는 어제 마트에서 우유를 구입했다.
(I purchased/procured milk at the supermarket yesterday.)
Register & nuance: 구입하다 is formal/neutral and often appears in written or semi-formal contexts; less colloquial than 사다.