데리다 (de-ri-da, derida) · 모시다 (mo-si-da, mosida)
Both 데리다 and 모시다 mean 'to take someone along,' but 데리다 is for casual or equal relationships, while 모시다 is a respectful term used for elders or superiors.
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To take or bring along someone of equal or casual relationship, like a friend or colleague.
When to use
Taking a friend, Bringing a child, Taking a pet along
The nuance
데리다 is used mainly for friends, family, or colleagues in casual or equal relationships and is not an honorific expression.
A polite and respectful way to take or accompany an elder or superior person.
When to use
Accompanying an elder, Taking a superior, Respectfully hosting a guest
The nuance
모시다 is used for elders, superiors, or honored guests and is a polite, respectful term.
나는 친구를 학교에 데리고 갔다.
na-neun chin-gu-reul hak-gyo-e de-ri-go gass-da., na neun chin gu reul hak gyo e de ri go gass da.
Using 데리다 for a friend in an equal relationship is natural.
나는 할머니를 병원에 모시고 갔다.
na-neun hal-meo-ni-reul byeong-won-e mo-si-go gass-da., na neun hal meo ni reul byeong won e mo si go gass da.
모시다 is appropriate for respected elders like a grandmother.
나는 상사를 데리고 회의실에 들어갔다.
na-neun sang-sa-reul de-ri-go hoe-ui-sil-e deul-eo-gass-da., na neun sang sa reul de ri go hoe ui sil e deul eo gass da.
For a superior, 모시다 should be used; 데리다 is inappropriate.
나는 아이를 모시고 놀이터에 갔다.
na-neun a-i-reul mo-si-go nol-i-teo-e gass-da., na neun a i reul mo si go nol i teo e gass da.
Children are not honored persons, so 데리다 is correct, not 모시다.
저는 손님을 모시고 식당에 갔습니다.
jeo-neun son-nim-eul mo-si-go sik-dang-e gass-seup-ni-da., jeo neun son nim eul mo si go sik dang e gass seup ni da.
모시다 is used to show politeness to guests.
나는 반려견을 모시고 산책했다.
na-neun ban-ryeo-gyeon-eul mo-si-go san-chaek-haess-da., na neun ban ryeo gyeon eul mo si go san chaek haess da.
Pets are not honored, so 데리다 is correct, not 모시다.
나는 부모님을 공항에 데리고 갔다.
na-neun bu-mo-nim-eul gong-hang-e de-ri-go gass-da., na neun bu mo nim eul gong hang e de ri go gass da.
Parents are respected elders, so 모시다 is appropriate, not 데리다.
나는 동료를 회사에 데리고 왔다.
na-neun dong-ryo-reul hoe-sa-e de-ri-go wass-da., na neun dong ryo reul hoe sa e de ri go wass da.
데리다 is natural for equal relationships like colleagues.
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