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전달

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '전달' primarily means 'delivery' or 'transmission'. It is used both for physical delivery, such as parcels or mail, and for the transmission of information or messages.

Common Contexts

  • Information transmission: When you want to say that a message or information has been conveyed to someone, '전달' is commonly used.
  • Physical delivery: It also refers to the act of delivering goods or parcels.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 메시지를 전달하다 (to deliver a message): Used when passing on information.
  • 결과를 전달하다 (to convey results): Common in work or academic contexts.
  • 택배가 전달되다 (parcel is delivered): Used in logistics or shipping.

Register and Politeness

'전달' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with verbs like '하다', it forms a polite and standard expression.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '전달' with '배달', which also means delivery but is more specific to food or goods delivery. Use '전달' when emphasizing the act of conveying information or formal delivery, and '배달' for food or courier services.

Example Sentences

이 메시지는 중요한 정보이니 꼭 전달해 주세요.

I mesiji neun jungyohan jeongbo ini kkok jeondal hae juseyo.

This message contains important information, so please make sure to deliver it.

회의 결과를 팀원들에게 전달했습니다.

Hoeui gyeolgwa reul timwondeurege jeondal haetseumnida.

I delivered the meeting results to the team members.

택배가 오늘 오후에 전달될 예정입니다.

Taekbae ga oneul ohu e jeondal doel yejeongimnida.

The parcel is scheduled to be delivered this afternoon.