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A2 verb 2 min de lectura

수신하다

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수신하다 is a verb used for receiving messages, signals, or data.

Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos

수신하다 en 30 segundos

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§ 수신하다 vs. 받다: What's the Difference?

Many learners get confused between 수신하다 (su-sin-ha-da) and 받다 (bat-da) because both can mean 'to receive.' However, they aren't always interchangeable. Understanding the nuance is key to sounding natural in Korean.

DEFINITION: 수신하다 (su-sin-ha-da) specifically means to receive a message, signal, or information, usually through a technical or communication medium. Think of it in the context of receiving an email, a text message, a radio signal, or a phone call.

DEFINITION: 받다 (bat-da) is a much broader verb meaning 'to receive.' You can receive physical objects, gifts, praise, instructions, or even abstract concepts like stress. It's the general 'to receive' verb.

§ Mistake 1: Using 수신하다 for physical items

A common error is using 수신하다 when you should use 받다 for receiving physical things. You wouldn't use 수신하다 for receiving a present or a letter delivered by hand.

선물을 수신했어요. (Incorrect: I received a present.)

선물을 받았어요. (Correct: I received a present.)

§ Mistake 2: Using 받다 for technical message reception

While 받다 is broad, in formal or technical contexts related to messages, emails, or signals, 수신하다 is often preferred and sounds more precise. Using 받다 isn't always wrong here, but 수신하다 is more specific and often sounds more professional, especially in written communication or when discussing communication systems.

이메일을 받았어요. (Okay, but 수신했어요 is often better for 'received an email' in a system context.)

이메일을 수신했어요. (Better: I received an email.)

§ Mistake 3: Overlooking context-specific uses

The context really dictates which word to use. Think about what kind of 'receiving' is happening.

Email/Text messages: 수신하다 is perfect. You'll see it on your phone or computer as '수신함' (inbox).
메시지를 수신했습니다. (I received a message.)
Radio/TV signals: Again, 수신하다.
신호를 수신하고 있습니다. (I am receiving a signal.)
A package or a gift: Use 받다.
택배를 받았어요. (I received a package.)
An award or praise: Use 받다.
칭찬을 받았어요. (I received praise.)

By paying attention to the type of item or information being received, you can correctly choose between 수신하다 and 받다. This precision will make your Korean sound much more natural and accurate.

Ejemplos por nivel

이메일을 수신했는데, 내용이 좀 이상했어요.

I received an email, but the content was a bit strange.

Using -았/었- for past tense. -는데/-은데/-ㄴ데 for background information.

회사에서 중요한 문서를 수신하면 즉시 확인해야 합니다.

When you receive important documents from the company, you must check them immediately.

-면 for 'if/when'. -아야/어야 하다 for 'must/have to'.

저는 매일 아침 뉴스를 수신해서 세상 소식을 접해요.

Every morning, I receive the news to keep up with world events.

매일 for 'every day'. -아서/어서 for 'because/so' or 'and then'.

그는 친구로부터 오랜만에 편지를 수신하고 기뻐했다.

He was happy after receiving a letter from his friend after a long time.

-으로부터 for 'from'. -고 for 'and' or 'then'.

개인 정보를 보호하기 위해 불필요한 메일은 수신 거부하세요.

To protect personal information, refuse to receive unnecessary emails.

-기 위해 for 'in order to'. -지 마세요 for 'please don't'.

만약 메시지를 수신하지 못했다면 스팸함을 확인해 보세요.

If you didn't receive the message, check your spam folder.

만약 for 'if'. -지 못하다 for 'cannot'.

이 기기는 위성 신호를 수신하는 데 사용됩니다.

This device is used for receiving satellite signals.

-는 데 사용되다 for 'is used for doing something'.

오늘 중요한 보고서를 수신할 예정이니 대기해 주세요.

We are scheduled to receive an important report today, so please stand by.

-ㄹ/을 예정이다 for 'is scheduled to'. -아/어 주세요 for 'please do'.

그는 중요한 메시지를 수신하고 즉시 회신했다.

He received an important message and replied immediately.

수신하다 (to receive) is used with messages or signals.

데이터 서버는 밤새도록 정보를 수신하고 저장했다.

The data server received and stored information all night.

Here, 수신하다 refers to a system receiving data.

긴급 구조 신호를 수신한 즉시 구조대가 출동했습니다.

As soon as an emergency distress signal was received, the rescue team was dispatched.

신호 (signal) is often used with 수신하다.

위성은 지구에서 보낸 명령을 정확하게 수신하여 임무를 수행했다.

The satellite accurately received commands sent from Earth and carried out its mission.

명령 (command) can also be 'received' by 수신하다.

교통 관제탑은 이륙 허가를 요청하는 무전을 수신했다.

The air traffic control tower received a radio transmission requesting takeoff clearance.

무전 (radio transmission) is another common object for 수신하다.

저는 고객의 피드백을 수신하여 서비스 개선에 반영하고 있습니다.

I am receiving customer feedback and reflecting it in service improvements.

피드백 (feedback) can also be 'received'.

전화기는 발신음이 울린 후에도 메시지를 수신하지 못했습니다.

Even after the dial tone, the phone could not receive messages.

메시지 (message) is the most direct fit for 수신하다.

해당 채널은 송신탑 문제로 인해 방송 신호를 수신하기 어렵습니다.

That channel has difficulty receiving broadcast signals due to a transmission tower issue.

방송 신호 (broadcast signal) is a specific type of signal.

Patrones gramaticales

-을/를 수신하다 (to receive something) -고 있다 (is receiving, continuous action) -을/를 수신할 수 있다 (can receive something) -도록 하다 (to make/allow something to be received) -는 데 어려움을 겪다 (to have difficulty receiving) -(으)ㄴ지 확인하다 (to check if something is received) -할 때마다 (whenever something is received) -(으)ㅁ에 따라 (as something is received)

Patrones de oraciones

주어는 명사를 수신하다.

주어는 명사를 수신할 수 있다.

주어는 명사로부터 명사를 수신하다.

명사가 주어에게 명사를 수신하도록 하다.

주어가 명사를 수신하는 데 어려움을 겪다.

명사가 수신되는지 확인하다.

주어는 명사를 수신할 때마다 반응하다.

명사가 주어에 의해 수신되다.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

수신 reception (of a message)

수신기 receiver (device)

수신자 recipient

Verbos

수신되다 to be received

Consejos

Basic Meaning of 수신하다

수신하다 (su-sin-ha-da) literally means 'to receive a message.' It's commonly used in contexts like emails, texts, or any form of communication being sent to you.

Formal Contexts for 수신하다

While it means 'to receive,' it often carries a slightly more formal tone than just getting something. Think of it as 'to be in receipt of' a message.

Using it with Email

You'll frequently hear 수신하다 when talking about email. For example, '이메일을 수신하다' (ee-may-il-eul su-sin-ha-da) means 'to receive an email.'

Difference from 받다 (bat-da)

While 받다 also means 'to receive,' 수신하다 is specifically for messages or transmissions. You wouldn't use 수신하다 to say you received a gift.

Example Sentence 1

저는 아직 답장을 수신하지 못했습니다. (Jeo-neun a-jik dap-jang-eul su-sin-ha-ji mot-haet-seup-ni-da.)
I still haven't received a reply.

Example Sentence 2

파일을 성공적으로 수신했습니다. (Pa-il-eul seong-gong-jeo-geu-ro su-sin-haet-seup-ni-da.)
I successfully received the file.

Antonym 발신하다 (bal-sin-ha-da)

The opposite of 수신하다 is 발신하다 (bal-sin-ha-da), which means 'to send a message.' Knowing antonyms helps solidify vocabulary.

수신자 (su-sin-ja)

From 수신하다, you can derive 수신자 (su-sin-ja), which means 'the recipient' or 'receiver' of a message. This is useful for forms or formal documents.

수신 가능 (su-sin ga-neung)

You might see '수신 가능' (su-sin ga-neung) which means 'receivable' or 'capable of receiving,' often used for signals or communications.

Practice with Digital Communication

Try to think of situations where you receive emails, texts, or calls. How would you say 'I received your message' using 수신하다?

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of '수신하다' like 'Sue's 'shin'y' new phone 'had a' message for her. She 'received' it.

Asociación visual

Imagine a radio antenna with the word '수신하다' written on it, actively pulling in signals or messages from the air.

Word Web

메시지 (message) 이메일 (email) 문자 (text message) 전화 (phone call - specifically receiving the signal, not answering) 신호 (signal)

Desafío

Try to form a sentence using '수신하다' about receiving a notification on your phone. For example: '저는 알림을 수신했습니다.' (I received a notification.)

Ponte a prueba 48 preguntas

multiple choice A1

저는 이메일을 ___.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 수신합니다

'수신하다' means to receive. The sentence means 'I receive an email.'

multiple choice A1

친구가 저에게 메시지를 보냈어요. 저는 메시지를 ___.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 수신했습니다

If a friend sent a message, you received it. '수신했습니다' is the past tense of '수신하다'.

multiple choice A1

새로운 정보를 ___ 싶어요.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 수신하고

The sentence means 'I want to receive new information.' '수신하고 싶다' means 'want to receive'.

true false A1

'수신하다'는 메시지를 보내는 것을 의미합니다.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

'수신하다' means to receive a message, not to send one.

true false A1

저는 친구에게 편지를 수신했습니다. (I received a letter from my friend.)

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

This sentence correctly uses '수신하다' to mean receiving a letter.

true false A1

이 단어는 주로 전화 통화에 사용됩니다. (This word is mainly used for phone calls.)

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

'수신하다' is more commonly used for messages or signals, not typically for phone calls themselves.

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 저는 메시지를 수신했어요.

This means 'I received a message.' The subject '저는' comes first, followed by the object '메시지를' and then the verb '수신했어요.'

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 이메일을 수신하다.

This is a simple phrase meaning 'to receive an email.' The object '이메일을' comes before the verb '수신하다.'

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 저는 문자를 수신했어요.

This means 'I received a text message.' '저는' (I) is the subject, '문자를' (text message) is the object, and '수신했어요.' (received) is the verb.

listening A2

message received

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 메시지를 수신했어요.