Meaning and Usage
The verb 보내오다 is a compound verb combining 보내다 (to send) and 오다 (to come), meaning "to send something to the speaker or the speaker's location." It emphasizes that the action of sending is directed toward the speaker, often implying the speaker has received or is about to receive the item.
Context and Register
This verb is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when talking about receiving items, messages, or documents sent by others. It is often used in business, communication, and everyday situations.
Common Collocations
- 보내오다 + object (e.g., 사진을 보내오다): to receive something sent
- 보내온 편지: a letter that was sent to me
- 보내온 이메일: an email that was sent to me
Usage Tips
- 보내오다 differs from 보내다 in that 보내다 focuses on the act of sending, while 보내오다 highlights that the sending is toward the speaker.
- Do not confuse 보내오다 with 받다 (to receive); 보내오다 implies the sender's action directed at the speaker.
- Often used in past tense 보내왔어요 to indicate something has been sent and received.
Understanding 보내오다 helps learners express receiving something sent by others with nuance and clarity.