사다 vs 매입하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 사다
Listen to 매입하다
| 사다 | 매입하다 |
|---|---|
SA-da verb | mae-ip-ha-da verb |
| to buy; to purchase | to purchase or acquire (typically by a business; wholesale/asset purchase) |
How they differ
매입하다 is a technical/business term used when a company or organization acquires goods, inventory, or assets; 사다 is used for ordinary individual purchases. 매입하다 often appears in accounting, procurement, and wholesale contexts and implies institutional buying rather than personal shopping.
When to use each
When to use 사다: Use 사다 for individual, everyday purchases and conversational contexts.
When to use 매입하다: Use 매입하다 when describing business purchases, inventory procurement, or accounting entries made by companies.
Side-by-side examples
- 가게 주인이 어제 상품을 샀다.
(The shop owner bought merchandise yesterday.) - 회사가 어제 대량의 상품을 매입했다.
(The company purchased/stocked a large quantity of goods yesterday.)
Register & nuance: 매입하다 is technical and businesslike, used in corporate, accounting, or wholesale contexts rather than everyday speech.