Meaning and Usage
"도착" means "arrival" and is commonly used to indicate the act or time when someone or something reaches a destination. It is a noun and often appears in contexts related to transportation, travel, or meeting points.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "도착" in announcements about trains, buses, airplanes, or packages. It can also be used in everyday conversation when talking about arriving somewhere.
Collocations and Patterns
- "도착 시간" (arrival time): Specifies when something or someone arrives.
- "도착하다" (to arrive): The verb form used to describe the action of arriving.
- "도착 후" (after arrival): Used to indicate something happening after arrival.
Register and Politeness
"도착" is neutral and formal enough for announcements and polite conversation. When combined with verbs like "하다" or "했습니다," it fits well in both spoken and written Korean.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "도착" with "도착지" which means "destination." Remember, "도착" focuses on the act or time of arriving, while "도착지" refers to the place where you arrive.