전달하다
To pass on or deliver information, messages, or objects to another person. It implies a transfer from one point to another.
Examples
3 of 5편지를 친구에게 직접 전달했어요.
I delivered the letter to my friend in person.
언어는 문화를 전달하는 수단이다.
Language is a means of conveying culture.
회의 내용을 메일로 전달하겠습니다.
I will convey the meeting contents via email.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeon-Dal: Think of 'Dal' (Deliver) and 'Jeon' (Transmission).
Quick Quiz
선생님은 학생들에게 시험 일정을 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전달했다
Examples
편지를 친구에게 직접 전달했어요.
everydayI delivered the letter to my friend in person.
언어는 문화를 전달하는 수단이다.
academicLanguage is a means of conveying culture.
회의 내용을 메일로 전달하겠습니다.
businessI will convey the meeting contents via email.
뉴스는 객관적인 정보를 전달해야 한다.
formalNews should deliver objective information.
내 말 좀 전해줘.
informalPlease pass on my words.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
전달 사항
items to be communicated/announced
의사 전달
communication of intent
전달력
delivery/communication skills
Often Confused With
배달하다 is specifically for physical goods/food; 전달하다 is broader (info, objects, feelings).
Usage Notes
Essential for writing about how media or education functions.
Common Mistakes
Do not use with '에게서' when sending; use '에게' for the recipient.
Memory Tip
Jeon-Dal: Think of 'Dal' (Deliver) and 'Jeon' (Transmission).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 傳 (transmit) and 達 (reach).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
선생님은 학생들에게 시험 일정을 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전달했다
Related Vocabulary
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모호하다
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일방적
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간결하다
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재진술하다
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문의
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안내하다
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문의하다
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연락하다
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