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Arrive vs Reach in Korean
Confused about 도착하다 vs 도달하다? 🔴 도착하다 [dochakhada] - Arrive (at a place)
How these words work together
Both 도착하다 and 도달하다 relate to getting to a place, but they are used differently. 도착하다 means to arrive at a destination, focusing on the end point of a trip or journey. 도달하다 means to reach or attain a goal or place, often emphasizing the effort or distance covered. Use 도착하다 for arriving somewhere physically, and 도달하다 for reaching a target or point after some effort.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 도착하다 | dochakhada | Arrive |
| 도달하다 | dochaldada | Reach |
Example sentences
비행기가 공항에 도착했어요.
The airplane arrived at the airport.
우리는 산 정상에 도달했어요.
We reached the top of the mountain.
기차가 역에 도착할 거예요.
The train will arrive at the station.
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