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Send vs Mail / ship in Korean
Need to get a package or letter out? 🔴 보내다 [bonaeda] - to send (general action)
How these words work together
In Korean, 보내다 means 'to send' and is used for sending things like messages, gifts, or people. 부치다 means 'to mail' or 'to ship' and is used when sending packages or letters through postal services. Both verbs involve sending, but 보내다 is more general, while 부치다 specifically refers to mailing or shipping items.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 보내다 | bonaeda | Send |
| 부치다 | buchida | Mail / ship |
Example sentences
친구에게 편지를 보내다.
Send a letter to a friend.
택배를 부치다.
Mail a package.
사진을 이메일로 보내다.
Send a photo by email.
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