가다

gada
verbBeginner
general

to go

나는 학교에 가다.

I go to school.

우리 집은 여기서 멀다. 가다.

Our house is far from here. Let's go.

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The verb '가다' is used to express movement from one place to another. It is a basic verb essential for expressing travel or movement.

general

to leave (a place)

나는 지금 가다.

I'm leaving now.

그는 방을 가다.

He left the room.

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When used to indicate leaving, it often implies departure from a specific location.

Collocations

집에 가다to go home학교에 가다to go to school시장에 가다to go to the market

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

가다 싶다phrase
to feel like going
가다 싶다phrase
to feel like going

💡Pro Tip

Common Conjugations

'가다' is often conjugated as '갈 거예요' (I will go) or '갔어요' (I went). Practice these forms to improve fluency.

Gold Rule

Movement vs. Departure

While '가다' generally means 'to go,' it can also imply leaving a place. Context is key in distinguishing between these meanings.

📖Word Origin

The verb '가다' is a fundamental Korean verb derived from Middle Korean roots, indicating movement or departure. It is one of the most basic and frequently used verbs in the language.

📝Usage Notes

'가다' is a highly versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from casual to formal. It is often conjugated to fit different tenses and moods, such as '갈 거예요' (I will go) or '갔어요' (I went).

Word Breakdown

to go
root
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verb ending
suffix
한영사전