A1 Collocation محايد

문자를 보내다.

munjareul bonaeda.

Send a text message.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '문자를 보내다' to describe the act of sending a text message via mobile phone.

  • Means: To transmit a short text-based message electronically.
  • Used in: Daily communication with friends, family, or colleagues.
  • Don't confuse: '문자' (text) with '편지' (letter/mail).
📱 + ✉️ = 💬

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to send a text message on your phone. You use it when you talk to friends or family.
It is a standard collocation used to describe digital communication. You can use it in formal or informal situations to indicate that you have sent a message.
This phrase is essential for daily life in Korea. It functions as the primary way to describe SMS or instant messaging, bridging the gap between spoken and written digital interaction.
As a high-frequency collocation, it reflects the shift from traditional telephony to text-centric communication. It is used to describe both personal messaging and automated service notifications.
The phrase serves as a linguistic anchor for digital social interaction. Its usage transcends simple SMS, encompassing the broader spectrum of mobile-mediated discourse in contemporary Korean society.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, '문자를 보내다' illustrates the lexicalization of technological habits. It demonstrates how a specific medium-based action becomes a generalized verb phrase, reflecting the cultural prioritization of rapid, asynchronous communication.

المعنى

To transmit a short message via phone.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Texting is often preferred over calling, especially among younger generations. Automated texts are standard for service confirmations. Ignoring a text can be seen as rude.

💡

Context is key

Use '문자를 보내다' for any text-based message.

⚠️

Don't use '쓰다'

You don't 'write' a text in Korean; you 'send' it.

المعنى

To transmit a short message via phone.

💡

Context is key

Use '문자를 보내다' for any text-based message.

⚠️

Don't use '쓰다'

You don't 'write' a text in Korean; you 'send' it.

💬

Texting etiquette

Always reply to texts in a reasonable time.

اختبر نفسك

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

친구에게 문자를 ____.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 보내요

You 'send' (보내다) a text.

Fill in the blank.

도착하면 문자를 _____ 주세요.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 보내

The pattern is '보내 주세요'.

Match the Korean phrase with its English meaning.

문자를 보내다

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: To send a text

문자 = text, 보내다 = to send.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 내일 몇 시에 만날까요? B: _____.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 문자로 알려 주세요

This is a natural way to request information via text.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

الأسئلة الشائعة

6 أسئلة

No, use '이메일을 보내다'.

It is neutral. Use '보내십시오' for formal.

'톡하다' is specific to KakaoTalk.

Yes, to close friends.

Because it is the object of the verb.

Extremely common.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔄

문자하다

synonym

To text

🔗

카톡하다

similar

To KakaoTalk

🔗

답장을 보내다

builds on

To send a reply

🔗

연락하다

specialized form

To contact

أين تستخدمها

📅

Confirming plans

A: 내일 몇 시에 만날까요?

B: 문자로 시간 보내 주세요.

neutral
🏃

Apologizing for lateness

A: 죄송해요, 조금 늦어요.

B: 미리 문자를 보내 줘서 고마워요.

neutral
💼

Business inquiry

A: 문의 사항이 있습니다.

B: 이 번호로 문자를 보내 주시면 확인하겠습니다.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Moon' (문) light sending a 'Jja' (자) message across the sky.

Visual Association

Imagine a glowing smartphone screen floating in the night sky, sending a message to a friend.

Rhyme

문자를 보내, 마음을 전해.

Story

Min-su wanted to invite his friend to dinner. He picked up his phone. He typed the message carefully. He clicked send. He just sent a text.

Word Web

휴대폰메시지카톡연락전화답장

تحدٍّ

Send a text to a Korean-speaking friend or practice writing one in your notebook right now.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Enviar un mensaje

Spanish speakers often use 'mandar' as well.

French high

Envoyer un SMS

French specifically uses 'SMS' more often than the word for 'character'.

German high

Eine Nachricht senden

German is slightly more formal in its phrasing.

Japanese moderate

メールを送る

The word 'mail' is used for texts in Japanese.

Arabic high

إرسال رسالة

Arabic is more formal in its written structure.

Easily Confused

문자를 보내다. مقابل 편지를 보내다

Both use '보내다'.

편지 is physical mail; 문자 is digital text.

문자를 보내다. مقابل 전화를 하다

Both are communication.

전화 is voice; 문자 is text.

문자를 보내다. مقابل 메시지를 남기다

Both are messages.

남기다 is to leave a message (like voicemail).

الأسئلة الشائعة (6)

No, use '이메일을 보내다'.

It is neutral. Use '보내십시오' for formal.

'톡하다' is specific to KakaoTalk.

Yes, to close friends.

Because it is the object of the verb.

Extremely common.

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