Difference between to invite and invitation in Korean
초청하다·초대
초청하다to invite
초청하다 means to invite someone to come somewhere or join an event. You can use it for inviting people to your home, a meal, a party, or a school event. It often sounds a little polite, but learners will see and hear it often.
How to say to invite
초대invitation
초대 means an invitation or the act of asking someone to come to a place or event. You can use it for parties, meals, school events, or trips. In Korean, it is often used with words like 받다 (receive) and 하다 (do/invite) as in 초대.
How to say invitationThe difference
초청하다 is more formal than 초대하다. It is often used for special guests, speakers, or official events.
