Korean word

배달원

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaedarwon

Meaning

  • noundelivery person

Example

배달원이 문 앞에 있어요.pae da rwo ni mun a pe i sseo yo

The delivery person is at the door.

Illustration for 배달원 (delivery person)

More examples

배달원이 벨을 눌렀어요.pae da rwo ni pe reul nul leo sseo yo

The delivery person rang the bell.

Core concept

A person carrying an ordered item or meal from the seller to the customer.

Common phrases

  • 배달원을 기다리다pae da rwo neul ki da ri da

    wait for the delivery person

  • 배달원이 도착하다pae da rwo ni to cha ka da

    the delivery person arrives

  • 배달원에게 연락하다pae da rwo ne ge yeol la ka da

    contact the delivery person

Similar words

배달기사paedalgisa: A driver who delivers requested goods or meals to a specified place by car or motorcycle.
택배기사taekppaegisa: A parcel delivery driver who sorts packages and takes them to homes or workplaces.
라이더raideo: A food delivery rider who uses an app to bring meals in a short time.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 음식을 주문한 사람에게 가져다주는 사람.mul geo ni na eum si geul chu mun han sa ra me ge ka jeo da ju neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines the Korean word for delivery with a Sino-Korean element meaning a person or member, forming the idea of someone who delivers.

Usage tips

  • English uses delivery person as a broad gender-neutral label, while courier can suggest a more specialized transport job.

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