가다 (ga-da, gada)
Learn the core meaning and various uses of one of the most basic Korean verbs, '가다' (gada).
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
'가다' means to move toward a place or direction and arrive there.
Nuances
When to use
travel, commuting, appointments, daily conversation
In context
'가다' is used when the subject moves to a place. It combines with various tenses and endings, fitting both casual and formal contexts naturally.
학교에 가요.
hak-gyo-e ga-yo., hak gyo e ga yo.
Correct expression for subject moving to a destination (school).
시간이 빨리 가요.
si-gan-i ppal-ri ga-yo., si gan i ppal ri ga yo.
Naturally used to express the passage of time.
저는 집에서 가요.
jeo-neun jip-e-seo ga-yo., jeo neun jip e seo ga yo.
'집에서 가다' is awkward; use '집에 가요' or '집에서 출발해요' for origin.
친구가 우리 집에 가요.
chin-gu-ga u-ri jip-e ga-yo., chin gu ga u ri jip e ga yo.
Appropriate when a friend moves to the destination (our house).
나는 가다 학교.
na-neun ga-da hak-gyo., na neun ga da hak gyo.
Incorrect word order and missing particle; correct is '학교에 가다'.
내일 여행을 가요.
nae-il yeo-haeng-eul ga-yo., nae il yeo haeng eul ga yo.
Natural expression meaning to go on a trip.
Which sentence correctly uses '가다'?
What is the basic meaning of '가다'?
Fill in the blank: 시간이 빨리 ___요.
