Level 4

넘겨주다

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Usage of '넘겨주다'

'넘겨주다' means to hand over or pass something to someone else. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when transferring physical items, documents, or responsibilities.

Common contexts

  • Handing over documents or materials: 회의 자료를 넘겨주다 (hand over meeting materials)
  • Passing responsibility or tasks: 업무를 넘겨주다 (hand over work)
  • Giving something important or official

Collocations and patterns

  • '누구에게 ~를 넘겨주다': to hand over something to someone
  • '업무를 넘겨주다': to transfer duties or tasks
  • '책임을 넘겨주다': to hand over responsibility

Register and nuance

This verb is neutral in formality and can be used in everyday conversation as well as in business settings. It implies a deliberate and complete transfer rather than a casual giving.

Common learner tip

Do not confuse '넘겨주다' with '주다' (to give). '넘겨주다' emphasizes the act of passing or handing over, often implying a transfer of control or responsibility, not just giving an object.

Example Sentences

회의 자료를 팀장에게 넘겨주었다.

Hoeui jaryoreul timjange neomgyeoju-eotda.

I handed over the meeting materials to the team leader.

부모님께서 저에게 중요한 서류를 넘겨주셨어요.

Bumonimkkeseo jeoege jungyohan seoryureul neomgyeojusyeosseoyo.

My parents handed me important documents.

다음 담당자에게 업무를 넘겨주기 전에 꼼꼼히 확인하세요.

Daeum damdangjaege eobmureul neomgyeojugi jeone kkomkkomhi hwaginhaeseyo.

Please check carefully before handing over the work to the next person in charge.