통보하다
To officially inform or notify someone about a decision, fact, or event. It is more formal than simply telling or saying.
Examples
3 of 5일방적으로 해고를 통보받았다.
I was notified of my dismissal unilaterally.
결과가 나오면 바로 통보해 주세요.
Please notify me as soon as the results are out.
경찰은 용의자에게 권리를 통보했다.
The police notified the suspect of his rights.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Tong-bo: 'T' (Tell) + 'B' (Briefly/Bossy) - Formally telling someone a decision.
Quick Quiz
면접 결과는 다음 주 월요일에 ( )될 예정입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 통보
Examples
일방적으로 해고를 통보받았다.
formalI was notified of my dismissal unilaterally.
결과가 나오면 바로 통보해 주세요.
businessPlease notify me as soon as the results are out.
경찰은 용의자에게 권리를 통보했다.
academicThe police notified the suspect of his rights.
친구한테 오늘 못 간다고 통보했어.
informalI notified my friend that I couldn't go today.
연체 사실을 은행에서 통보받았습니다.
everydayI was notified by the bank about the delinquency.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
통보서
notification form
최종 통보
final notice
통보 기간
notice period
Often Confused With
Allida is general informing; tongbohada is formal notification, often of a decision.
Usage Notes
Often used in professional settings, such as HR decisions or official government notices.
Common Mistakes
It can sound a bit cold or authoritative, so use 'allida' in soft social contexts.
Memory Tip
Tong-bo: 'T' (Tell) + 'B' (Briefly/Bossy) - Formally telling someone a decision.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 通 (pass through) + 報 (report).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
면접 결과는 다음 주 월요일에 ( )될 예정입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 통보
Related Vocabulary
More communication words
간결하다
B2To be brief and clear without unnecessary words. It refers to being concise and to the point.
재진술하다
B2To state or express something again or in a different way, typically to clarify or emphasize; to paraphrase.
문의
B1The act of asking for information about something. Essential for formal emails and customer service contexts.
안내하다
B1To show the way or provide information about something to others. Frequently used in service and workplace contexts.
문의하다
B1To ask for information about something. This is a very common word in IELTS General Training letters when asking for details about a job, course, or service.
연락하다
B1To get in touch with someone by phone, email, or other means. Essential for closing IELTS letters (e.g., 'I look forward to hearing from you').
동의
B1The act of agreeing with someone's opinion or a proposal. A core functional word for IELTS Writing Task 2 'agree or disagree' questions.
불평하다
B1To say that you are not satisfied with something or that something is wrong. Crucial for formal complaint letters in IELTS General Training.
통지
B1A formal announcement or notification about a decision or fact. It is usually delivered in writing.
연락
B1The act of giving or exchanging information, or staying in touch with someone.
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