다니다

danida
verbBeginner
general

To regularly visit or attend a place, such as school, work, or a gym.

그 학생은 매일 학교에 다닙니다.

That student goes to school every day.

나는 헬스장에 다닙니다.

I go to the gym.

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This verb is often used to describe habitual actions related to places one frequently visits.

informal

To be in a relationship with someone (romantic or otherwise).

그 두 사람은 3년 동안 사귀고 다녔습니다.

The two of them dated for three years.

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In this context, it is often used with the verb '사귀다' (to date).

Collocations

학교에 다니다to go to school회사에 다니다to go to work헬스장에 다니다to go to the gym

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

사귀고 다니다phrase
to date someone

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use '다니다' when talking about regularly going to a place, such as school or work.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of '다니다' can change based on the context, such as describing a place or a relationship.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '다니다' (to go), which is a common verb in Korean used to describe regular visits to a place.

📝Usage Notes

This verb is often used with specific places like '학교' (school), '회사' (company), or '헬스장' (gym). It can also be used to describe romantic relationships when combined with '사귀다' (to date).

Word Breakdown

to go
root
+
니다
polite ending
suffix
한영사전