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The German word "gehen" is a verb that means "to go" or "to walk." It is a basic term used frequently in everyday language to describe the act of moving from one place to another by foot. This term can also be used metaphorically, indicating how a process is proceeding (e.g., "Wie geht es?" translates to "How is it going?").

Similar words in German include "laufen" (to run, but can also mean to walk in some contexts), "wandern" (to hike), and "spazieren" (to stroll). The differences among these terms lie in the nature of the movement: "laufen" generally denotes a faster pace than "gehen," "wandern" refers specifically to walking in natural landscapes like mountains or forests, and "spazieren" conveys a leisurely pace often without a specific destination.