적다 vs 기록하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 적다
Listen to 기록하다
| 적다 | 기록하다 |
|---|---|
JEOK-da verb | gi-rok-ha-da verb |
| to write down; to make a note of | to record; to write down for documentation |
How they differ
기록하다 is broader and more formal than 적다. It usually implies preserving information in an official, organized, or lasting way, while 적다 is the everyday, simple act of writing something down as a note.
When to use each
When to use 적다: Use 적다 when you just mean to jot something down, such as a memo, reminder, or quick note.
When to use 기록하다: Use 기록하다 when the information is being documented carefully for later reference, archives, or official records.
Side-by-side examples
- 회의 내용을 메모장에 적었다.
(I wrote down the meeting notes in my memo pad.) - 회의 내용을 공식 문서에 기록했다.
(I recorded the meeting details in an official document.)
Register & nuance: 기록하다 is more formal and administrative, and it is often used in official, academic, or technical contexts.