Vocabulary
건네다
to hand over
Meaning
Verb: to pass or hand an object to someone.
Why this form?
주다 — to give : Broadly means giving; 건네다 highlights physically handing something across.
전달하다 — to convey / deliver : Can involve messages, information, or delivery via an intermediary; 건네다 suggests direct handover.
Forms not to confuse
- 주다
친구에게 선물을 줬어요. — I gave my friend a gift.
- 전달하다
그 소식을 가족에게 전달했어요. — I passed the news on to my family.
Examples
남준이 내게 서류를 건넨다. — Namjoon hands me the documents.
그는 나에게 물 한 잔을 건넸어요. — He handed me a glass of water.