gå
go · walk
Word: gå
Language: Swedish
Definition:
"går" is the infinitive form of the verb meaning "to walk" or "to go" in English. It is one of the most common verbs used to describe movement by foot or more generally to indicate moving from one place to another.
Usage examples:
- Jag går till skolan. — I am going to school.
- Hon går snabbt. — She walks quickly.
Similar words and differences:
- åka: Means "to travel" or "to go" but typically refers to going by vehicle, such as car, bus, or train.
- springa: Means "to run," emphasizing faster movement by foot.
- resa: Means "to travel," generally referring to longer journeys or trips, often more formal.
So, while "gå" refers specifically to walking or movement on foot, "åka" and "resa" can involve other methods of transport, and "springa" is about running.
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Examples
Hon gick hem i regnet.verb
She went home in the rain.
Vart går den här bussen?verb
Where does this bus go?
Barnen går långsamt till parken.verb
The children walk slowly to the park.
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