Korean Dictionary
How to say "Delivery" in Korean
“Delivery” in Korean is 배달 (pronounced "Baedal").
배달
Baedal
Usage & Context
Korea has one of the world's most advanced food delivery cultures. Apps like 배달의민족 (Baemin) and 쿠팡이츠 offer fast, affordable delivery from thousands of restaurants. Even remote areas often have delivery services. The pandemic further accelerated delivery culture in Korea.
Example Sentence
오늘 날씨도 안 좋은데 배달 시켜 먹어요.
The weather is bad today, let's order delivery.
How to use 배달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Delivery” is 배달, romanized as Baedal.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 배달.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '배' (bae), sounds like 'bay' in 'bay window'. The second syllable, '달' (dal), sounds like 'dal' in 'doll'. The stress is fairly even.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
배달합니다
Baedalhamnida
This is the formal declarative form of '배달하다' (to deliver).
Casual (반말)
배달해
Baedalhae
This is the casual imperative/declarative form of '배달하다' (to deliver).
More Example Sentences
Suggesting dinner plans.
오늘 저녁은 치킨 배달 시킬까?
Shall we order chicken delivery for dinner tonight?
Deciding on food.
배달 앱으로 뭐 시킬지 고민 중이에요.
I'm thinking about what to order on the delivery app.
Complaining about slow service.
배달이 너무 늦어서 배고파 죽겠어요.
The delivery is so late, I'm starving to death.
Cultural Context
Korea's delivery culture is world-renowned. You can get almost anything delivered, from food (like 치킨, 족발, 짜장면) to groceries and even coffee, often within minutes. Apps like '배달의민족' (Baemin) and '요기요' (Yogiyo) are ubiquitous. It's common to order delivery even for a single person, and it's a huge part of daily life, especially for busy individuals or during bad weather.
Editorial note
We review entries like 배달 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
배달 시키다
To order delivery
배달 음식
Delivery food
배달 왔어요!
Your delivery is here! (What the delivery person says)
Related Expressions
배달하다
baedalhada
To deliver
배달료
baedallyo
Delivery fee
퀵서비스
kwikseobiseu
Quick service (for urgent parcel delivery)
포장
pojang
Takeout, packaging (often used for 'to-go' orders)
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