When to use to follow in Korean

When to use it

따라가다 means to go after someone and move in the same direction, like “to follow.” You use it when you walk or go behind a person, a group, or something leading the way. It is common in everyday situations like going with a friend, following a parent, or following a guide.

Example sentences

1. 아기가 엄마를 따라가요.

   The baby follows Mom.

2. 학교에서 친구를 따라가요.

   I follow my friend at school.

3. 강아지가 공원에서 저를 따라가요.

   The puppy follows me in the park.

4. 길을 몰라서 언니를 따라갔어요.

   I didn’t know the way, so I followed my older sister.

5. 백화점에서 엄마를 따라갔어요.

   I followed my mom in the department store.

6. 여행 중에 가이드를 따라가요.

   We follow the guide during the trip.