Korean is a fun and interesting language, especially when you start learning everyday verbs. One of the most common types of verbs in Korean relates to movement – going, coming, entering, exiting, and more. Whether you're traveling to Korea, commuting daily, or just chatting with friends, these verbs will be super useful. In this article, we’ll break down all the essential 'going' and 'coming' verbs in a simple and engaging way!
Basic Verbs for 'Going' and 'Coming'
The two most basic movement verbs in Korean are:
- 가다 (jada) –
जाना
(to go) - 오다 (aana) –
आना
(to come)
These are the foundation for many other verbs related to movement in Korean.
Let’s explore more variations!
Entering and Exiting
Sometimes, we need to express whether someone is coming in or going out. In Korean, different verbs are used depending on the speaker’s position.
- 나가다 (na-gada) –
बाहर जाना
(to go out, exit) - 나오다 (na-oda) –
बाहर आना
(to come out, appear) - 들어가다 (deul-eo-gada) –
अन्दर जाना
(to enter, to go in) – used when the speaker is outside - 들어오다 (deul-eo-oda) –
अन्दर आना
(to enter, to come in) – used when the speaker is inside
Example:
अगर तुम कमरे के अंदर हो और दोस्त दरवाजे पर खड़ा है, तो वह कहेगा, “들어가도 될까요?”
(Kya main andar aa sakta hoon?) यानी 'May I enter?'
Going to and Leaving Work
For people going to work or leaving work, these verbs are used:
- 출근하다 (chul-geun-hada) –
दफ्तर जाना
(to go to work) - 퇴근하다 (twi-geun-hada) –
दफ्तर से लौटना
(to leave from work)
Example:
“나는 아침 9시에 출근하고 저녁 6시에 퇴근해요.”
(Main subah 9 baje kaam pe jata hoon aur shaam 6 baje wapas aata hoon.)
Transport and Commuting
If you're in Korea, you'll need to know how to say you're getting on a bus or traveling regularly:
- 타다 (ta-da) –
सवारी करना
(to ride, board public transport) - 다니다 (da-ni-da) –
रोज़ाना आना-जाना
(to commute regularly)
Example:
“저는 매일 지하철을 타고 회사에 다녀요.”
(Main har din metro leke office jata hoon.)
Going Up and Down
For movement in vertical directions, use these words:
- 올라가다 (olla-gada) –
ऊपर जाना
(to go up) - 내려가다 (naeryeo-gada) –
नीचे जाना
(to go down)
Example:
“엘리베이터를 타고 5층으로 올라가세요.”
(Lift lo aur 5th floor tak jao.)
Departure and Arrival
For talking about when you leave or reach a place, use:
- 출발하다 (chul-bal-hada) –
रवाना होना
(to depart) - 도착하다 (do-chak-hada) –
पहुँचना
(to arrive)
Example:
“버스는 오전 10시에 출발하고 1시에 도착해요.”
(Bus 10 baje chhodega aur 1 baje pahunch jayega.)
Returning and Receiving Someone
If you’re talking about coming back or meeting someone, these words help:
- 마중 나가다 (ma-jung na-ga-da)–
किसी को लेने जाना
(to pick someone up, receive someone) - 돌아오다 (dol-a-oda) –
वापस आना
(to return, to come back) - 돌아가다 (dol-a-gada) –
वापस जाना (to return, to go back) –
यह किसी की मृत्यु के लिए भी इस्तेमाल होता है।
Example:
“엄마가 공항에 마중 나왔어요.”
(Meri maa mujhe airport pe lene aayi thi.)
Going on a Business Trip
- 출장 가다 (chul-jang ga-da) –
व्यापार यात्रा पर जाना
(to go on a business trip)
Example:
“다음 주에 출장 가야 해요.”
(Mujhe agle hafte business trip pe jaana hai.)
