to walk toward vs walking in Korean

걸어오다vs걷기

to walk toward

걸어오다to walk toward

걸어오다 means to come by walking or to walk toward someone or a place. Use it when a person moves on foot in the direction of "here" or toward the speaker. It is useful for talking about people coming closer on foot in everyday situations.

When to use to walk toward
walking

걷기walking

Walking (걷기) means moving on foot at a normal speed. It is used when talking about exercise, going somewhere, or enjoying time outside. You can use it to describe a habit, a hobby, or a healthy activity in daily life.

When to use walking

How they differ

to walk toward (걸어오다) and walking (걷기) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to walk toward” when 걸어오다 means to come by walking or to walk toward someone or a place. Use it when a person moves on foot in the direction of "here" or towa… Use “walking” when Walking (걷기) means moving on foot at a normal speed. It is used when talking about exercise, going somewhere, or enjoying time outside. Y…