Korean word

전달자

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheondalja

Meaning

  • nounmessenger

Example

전달자가 소식을 전했어요.cheon dal ja ga so si geul cheon hae sseo yo

The messenger delivered the news.

Illustration for 전달자 (messenger)

More examples

팀에서는 메시지 전달자를 정했어요.ti me seo neun me si ji cheon dal ja reul cheong hae sseo yo

The team chose a messenger to deliver the message.

Core concept

A person who carries information or an item from one person to another.

Common phrases

  • 메시지 전달자me si ji cheon dal ja

    message carrier

  • 소식 전달자so sik cheon dal ja

    bearer of news

  • 정보 전달자cheong bo cheon dal ja

    information carrier

Similar words

전해 준 사람cheonhae chun saram: A person who hands over a message or item after receiving it for someone else.
알려 준 사람allyeo chun saram: A person who informs someone about something previously unknown to them.

Definition in Korean

정보나 물건을 다른 사람에게 옮기거나 알려 주는 사람.cheong bo na mul geo neul ta reun sa ra me ge om gi geo na al lyeo chu neun sa ram

Word origin

전달 (jeondal, "passing along") combines with 자 (ja, "person") to form a Sino-Korean noun for a person who passes something on.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word can sound more formal than everyday wording for someone who passes along news or an item.

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