A2 noun 2 min de leitura

배포

The act of giving or sending something to many people.

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Explanation at your level:

배포 means to give things out. Imagine you have 10 books and you give one to each student. That is 배포. It is like sharing, but for many people.

You use 배포 when you send information or products to many people. For example, a company sends a new game to all stores. That is 배포.

In an office, you might be responsible for the 배포 of documents to the team. It is a formal way of saying 'distributing' or 'handing out' materials to a group.

배포 carries a sense of organization. It is not just giving something away; it is about the structured delivery of items, like software updates or official press releases.

Beyond physical distribution, 배포 is used in digital contexts, such as '콘텐츠 배포' (content distribution). It implies a strategic effort to ensure information reaches its intended destination efficiently.

Historically and linguistically, 배포 reflects the act of 'spreading' (布) and 'allocating' (配). It encompasses the entire lifecycle of dissemination, from the initial planning to the final delivery to the end-user.

Palavra em 30 segundos

  • Means distribution or spreading.
  • Used for professional/tech contexts.
  • Can also mean boldness (idiom).
  • Verb form is 배포하다.

Hey there! Let's talk about 배포. At its core, this word is all about sharing. Think of it as the process of taking something you have—like a flyer, a computer program, or even news—and making sure it reaches the right hands.

You will see this word everywhere in business and tech. If a company releases a new app, they are doing a 배포 (software distribution). It is a very common term for anyone working in offices or creative fields.

The word 배포 comes from Sino-Korean roots. The character (配) means to distribute or arrange, and (布) means to spread or announce.

Historically, this was used when officials would spread government decrees or notices to the public. Over time, it evolved to cover everything from handing out leaflets to distributing digital files across the internet.

You use 배포 primarily in professional or semi-formal settings. You might say '전단지 배포' (distributing flyers) or '소프트웨어 배포' (software distribution).

It is not usually used for casual 'sharing' like sharing a snack with a friend. For that, you would use '나누다'. Stick to 배포 when the distribution is organized or widespread.

While 배포 is a standard noun, it often appears in phrases like '배포가 크다' (to have a big heart/boldness). This is a different nuance where it refers to one's capacity for risk.

1. 배포가 크다: To be bold or daring. 2. 배포를 막다: To prevent distribution. 3. 무료 배포: Free distribution. 4. 배포처: The place of distribution. 5. 배포망: A distribution network.

Pronounced as [배ː포], the vowel '배' is slightly elongated. It acts as a standard noun and is often paired with the verb '하다' to form '배포하다' (to distribute).

It does not have plural forms in Korean as the language handles plurality through context. It is a very versatile noun that functions well in both technical and general daily contexts.

Fun Fact

The character '布' originally meant linen cloth, which was spread out for sale.

Pronunciation Guide

UK bae-po

Sounds like 'bay-poh'.

US bae-po

Sounds like 'bay-poh'.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing '배' as '베'
  • Not elongating the '배' sound
  • Adding extra syllables

Rhymes With

대포 개포 세포 태포 래포

Difficulty Rating

Leitura 2/5

Standard business vocabulary.

Writing 2/5

Useful for formal writing.

Speaking 2/5

Common in professional speech.

Audição 2/5

Frequently heard in news.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

주다 보내다

Learn Next

유포 보급 공급

Avançado

배포망 배포처

Grammar to Know

Noun + 하다

배포하다

Passive voice

배포되다

Sino-Korean roots

배포

Examples by Level

1

전단지를 배포해요.

Flyers / distribute.

Noun + object marker + verb.

1

보도자료를 배포했습니다.

2

소프트웨어 배포가 시작되었습니다.

3

무료로 샘플을 배포해요.

4

안내문을 배포해 주세요.

5

배포 계획이 있나요?

6

자료 배포가 완료되었습니다.

7

배포가 제한적입니다.

8

신문 배포원입니다.

1

배포 목록을 확인하세요.

2

이 프로그램은 무료 배포용입니다.

3

배포 속도가 빠릅니다.

4

배포처를 찾고 있습니다.

5

배포 전략을 세우자.

6

배포 과정이 복잡해요.

7

정보 배포를 금지합니다.

8

배포용 파일을 만드세요.

1

최신 버전의 배포가 지연되고 있습니다.

2

공식적인 배포는 내일입니다.

3

배포망을 확장해야 합니다.

4

불법적인 배포는 처벌받습니다.

5

배포 권한을 얻었습니다.

6

효율적인 배포 시스템이 필요합니다.

7

배포 시점을 조율 중입니다.

8

배포 결과가 좋습니다.

1

디지털 콘텐츠의 광범위한 배포가 이루어졌다.

2

배포 플랫폼을 통해 수익을 창출한다.

3

배포 정책을 엄격하게 준수해야 한다.

4

배포 과정에서 오류가 발생했다.

5

전략적 배포를 통해 시장 점유율을 높였다.

6

배포 환경을 최적화하는 것이 중요하다.

7

배포의 효율성을 분석했다.

8

배포 라이선스를 확인하십시오.

1

배포의 규모와 파급력을 고려해야 한다.

2

정보의 비대칭성을 해소하기 위한 배포 전략이다.

3

배포 시스템의 아키텍처를 재설계했다.

4

배포의 투명성을 확보하는 것이 관건이다.

5

배포를 둘러싼 법적 분쟁이 발생했다.

6

배포의 목적성을 명확히 정의하십시오.

7

배포 인프라의 안정성이 보장되어야 한다.

8

배포 이력을 추적할 수 있습니다.

Colocações comuns

무료 배포
전단지 배포
소프트웨어 배포
보도자료 배포
배포하다
배포처
배포망
배포 계획
배포 시점
배포 권한

Idioms & Expressions

"배포가 크다"

To be bold, generous, or daring.

그는 사업가로서 배포가 크다.

neutral

"배포가 작다"

To be timid or stingy.

배포가 작아서 큰 일을 못 한다.

neutral

"배포를 키우다"

To develop boldness.

경험을 통해 배포를 키워라.

neutral

"배포를 믿다"

To rely on one's own boldness.

자기 배포를 믿고 도전해라.

neutral

"배포를 부리다"

To act boldly (sometimes negatively).

너무 배포를 부리지 마라.

neutral

Easily Confused

배포 vs 유포

Both mean spreading.

유포 is for negative things like rumors.

소문 유포 vs 전단지 배포.

배포 vs 보급

Both mean distribution.

보급 is for long-term supply/technology.

컴퓨터 보급.

배포 vs 나눔

Both mean sharing.

나눔 is casual/charitable.

음식 나눔.

배포 vs 전달

Both mean giving.

전달 is simple delivery.

메시지 전달.

Sentence Patterns

A2

Subject + [Noun] + 배포하다

회사가 자료를 배포하다.

B1

[Noun] + 배포가 + 완료되다

소프트웨어 배포가 완료되다.

A2

무료로 + [Noun] + 배포하다

샘플을 무료로 배포하다.

B1

배포를 + 금지하다

전단지 배포를 금지하다.

B2

배포 + 계획을 + 세우다

배포 계획을 세우다.

Família de palavras

Nouns

배포자 Distributor

Verbs

배포하다 To distribute

Relacionado

분배 Distribution/Allocation

How to Use It

Formality Scale

Formal (Business) Neutral Casual (Rare)

Erros comuns

Using 배포 for sharing food with a friend. 나누다
배포 is for organized distribution, not casual sharing.
Confusing 배포 with 유포. 배포 (distribution), 유포 (spreading rumors/news).
유포 has a negative connotation often.
Thinking 배포 is only for physical items. Digital files too.
It applies to software and data.
Using it as a verb without '하다'. 배포하다
배포 is a noun, needs '하다' to act as a verb.
Misusing '배포가 크다' as 'distribution is big'. 배포가 크다 means boldness.
Context matters; it's an idiom here.

Tips

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When to use

Always use it for organized distribution.

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Verb form

Remember to add '하다'.

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Idiom

Remember '배포가 크다' for boldness.

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Memory

Think of 'distributing' flyers.

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Don't confuse

Don't use for casual sharing.

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Elongate

The first syllable is long.

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Business

Essential for office emails.

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Roots

配 (distribute) + 布 (spread).

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Context

Read tech news to see it in action.

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Vowel

Watch out for '배' vs '베'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'Bay' (배) where ships 'spread' (포) cargo.

Visual Association

A person handing out flyers in a busy square.

Word Web

공유 전달 보급 유포

Desafio

Try to use '배포' in a sentence about a report you sent.

Origem da palavra

Sino-Korean

Original meaning: Distribute (配) + Spread (布)

Contexto cultural

None.

Directly maps to 'distribution' in business contexts.

Used in tech news daily.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Office

  • 보고서 배포
  • 자료 배포
  • 배포 목록

Tech

  • 소프트웨어 배포
  • 버전 배포
  • 배포 서버

Marketing

  • 전단지 배포
  • 샘플 배포
  • 홍보물 배포

News

  • 보도자료 배포
  • 배포 금지
  • 공식 배포

Conversation Starters

"오늘 회의 자료 배포했나요?"

"이 소프트웨어는 언제 배포되나요?"

"전단지 배포하는 사람을 봤어요."

"배포 전략에 대해 논의합시다."

"무료 배포 이벤트를 하나요?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a time you had to distribute materials.

What does '배포가 크다' mean to you?

Write about a new software release.

How do you organize your document distribution?

Perguntas frequentes

8 perguntas

Usually no, use '나누다' for food.

Use '유포' for rumors.

It is a noun; use '배포하다' for the verb form.

Yes, it is standard in professional settings.

Korean nouns don't have plural forms.

수집 (collection) or 회수 (retrieval).

무료 배포.

Yes, very common for software releases.

Teste-se

fill blank A1

전단지를 ___ 해요.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 배포

배포 is the correct term for handing out flyers.

multiple choice A2

Which means to distribute software?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 소프트웨어 배포

배포 is the standard term for distribution.

true false B1

배포가 크다 means the distribution is large.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

It actually means to be bold.

match pairs B1

Word

Significado

All matched!

Matching terms to meanings.

sentence order B2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:

Correct structure is Noun + Noun + Verb.

Pontuação: /5

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