English–Korean

“go back and forth” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationogada

Example

사무실에서는 인사말이 오가고 있다.sa mu si re seo neun in sa ma ri o ga go it tta

Greetings are going back and forth in the office.

Illustration for 오가다 (go back and forth)

How to say “go back and forth” in Korean

“Go back and forth” in Korean is 오가다 (ogada).

Movement or communication repeatedly travels in both directions between places or people.

Full entry for 오가다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 오가다

편지로 감사의 마음이 오가고 있다.pyeon ji ro kam sa ui ma eu mi o ga go it tta

Gratitude is being exchanged through letters.

Tips for using 오가다

  • English speakers may expect a verb about travel, but Korean also applies this word to greetings, opinions, and other messages moving between people.

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