Korean · Common Verbs

걷다

geotda

To walk

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move on foot.

Example

매일 저녁 공원에서 걸어요.

I walk in the park every evening.

Etymology

'걷다' (geotda) comes from the Old Korean word '걷다', relating to the act of walking and demonstrating minimal changes throughout its history.

How & Where It’s Used

This verb is commonly used in informal speech and written texts in both formal and informal registers, consistent across different regions.

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