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Today’s Phrase
도착했어요
do·cha·kae·sseo·yo
dochakaesseoyo
I’ve arrived / We arrived
Cultural Insight
In Korean social culture, texting 도착했어요 or 집에 잘 도착했어요 (I arrived home safely) after meeting someone is considered polite and caring. It’s a small gesture that shows you value the other person’s peace of mind — very typical of Korean relational warmth.
Phrase Breakdown
도착
dochak
arrival
From Chinese 到着 (dàozhuó)
했어요
haesseoyo
did (past polite)
하다 + -었어요 = past tense polite form
Announces arrival at a location — commonly used in texts, calls, and in-person.
Example Phrases
지금 막 도착했어요!
Jigeum mak dochakaesseoyo!
I just arrived!
지금 막 = just now.
어디예요? 저는 도착했는데요.
Eodiyeyo? Jeoneun dochakaennneundeyo.
Where are you? I already arrived.
-는데요 adds a ‘by the way’ or contrast nuance.
몇 시에 도착할 것 같아요?
Myeot sie dochakal geot gatayo?
What time do you think you’ll arrive?
-ㄹ 것 같다 = I think (something) will happen.
Related Phrases
출발했어요
chulbalhasseoyo
I’ve departed
Announcing that you have left a place.
거의 다 왔어요
geui da wasseoyo
Almost there
Telling someone you’re close to arriving.
안전하게 도착했어요
anjeonhage dochakaesseoyo
Arrived safely
Assuring someone of a safe arrival.
Quick Review
정신이 없어요
Can you recall what this means?
jeongshini eopseoyo
I’m overwhelmed / out of my mind busy