Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '배달' primarily means 'delivery' or 'distribution.' It is commonly used in contexts involving the delivery of goods, especially food, parcels, or mail.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '배달' when ordering food, asking about delivery times, or discussing delivery services. It is a noun and can be combined with verbs like '하다' (to do) to form '배달하다' (to deliver).
Collocations and Patterns
- 배달하다: to deliver
- 배달 음식: delivery food (takeout)
- 배달 서비스: delivery service
- 배달 시간: delivery time
These collocations are very common in everyday conversation, especially with the rise of online food ordering.
Register and Politeness
'배달' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When making requests, polite forms like '배달해 주세요' are common.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '배달' with '배송' (shipping/delivery in a broader logistics sense). '배달' is more often used for local or direct delivery, especially food, while '배송' is used for shipping goods over longer distances or by companies.