Korean word

전달하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheondalhada

Meaning

  • verbpass on

Example

그는 선생님께 소식을 전달했어요.keu neun seon saeng nim kke so si geul cheon dal hae sseo yo

He passed the news on to his teacher.

Illustration for 전달하다 (pass on)

More examples

회사의 방침을 전 직원에게 전달했습니다.hoe sa ui pang chi meul cheon chi gwo ne ge cheon dal haet sseum ni da

We conveyed the company's policy to all employees.

Core concept

A message or piece of information travels through a medium until it reaches someone else.

Common phrases

  • 정보를 전달하다cheong bo reul cheon dal ha da

    pass on information

  • 이메일로 전달하다i me il lo cheon dal ha da

    pass on by email

  • 내용을 전달하다nae yong eul cheon dal ha da

    pass on content

Similar words

알려주다allyeojuda: To tell someone useful facts, news, or plans so the information becomes known.
전해 주다cheonhae chuda: To relay another person's message or feelings to someone else.
전하다cheonhada: To communicate news or feelings to someone through words or a letter.

Definition in Korean

말이나 글, 전자 메시지 등 여러 매체를 통해 정보를 옮기거나 알리는 동사.ma ri na keul cheon ja me si ji teung yeo reo mae che reul tong hae cheong bo reul om gi geo na al li neun tong sa

Word origin

전달하다 (jeondalhada, "to pass on") comes from 전달 (jeondal, "transmission") plus 하다 (hada, "to do"), giving the basic idea of transmitting something.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that this word suits organized communication, such as relaying news, instructions, or an announcement.

Other meanings

  • hand oververb
  • deliververb
  • conveyverb

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