연락하다 vs 연락을 취하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 연락하다
Listen to 연락을 취하다
| 연락하다 | 연락을 취하다 |
|---|---|
yeon-RAK-ha-da verb | yeon-rak-eul chwi-ha-da verb |
| to contact; to get in touch with someone (by phone, message, email, etc.) | to make contact; to establish contact (formal) |
How they differ
연락을 취하다 is a more formal or written expression that emphasizes the act of 'taking steps' to establish contact; it is often used in business or official contexts, whereas 연락하다 is the neutral everyday verb for contacting someone.
When to use each
When to use 연락하다: Prefer 연락하다 in everyday spoken Korean when you simply want to say you will contact or get in touch with someone.
When to use 연락을 취하다: Use 연락을 취하다 in formal writing, business reports, or when describing the initiation of contact in an official context.
Side-by-side examples
- 나중에 다시 연락할게요.
(I'll contact you again later.) - 회사는 문제 해결을 위해 고객에게 연락을 취했다.
(The company made contact with the customer to resolve the issue.)
Register & nuance: More formal and often used in written or business contexts; less common in casual conversation.