전한다

This is the 2867th most frequent Korean word.

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전한다

"전한다" means "to convey" or "to deliver" in English.


In this sentence, '전했다' is used to mean 'delivered' or 'passed on' something, typically a message from one entity to another.

그녀는 그가 준 메시지를 친구에게 전했다.

She delivered the message he gave to her friend.


Here, '전했다' is used to mean 'conveyed' or 'shared' information, specifically as a storyteller.

할아버지는 가족들에게 옛날 이야기를 전했다.

Grandfather conveyed old stories to the family.


In this sentence, '전하다' is used to mean 'spread' or 'propagate' thoughts or intentions to a wide audience.

우리는 선생님의 뜻을 널리 세상에 전해야 한다.

We must spread the teacher's intentions widely to the world.