Korean word

따라가다

Pronunciation

Romanizationttaragada

Meaning

  • verbfollow

Example

친구를 따라가요.chin gu reul tta ra ga yo

I follow my friend.

Illustration for 따라가다 (follow)

More examples

강아지가 주인을 따라가요.kang a ji ga chu i neul tta ra ga yo

The puppy follows its owner.

Core concept

Going after a person or following the direction taken by a stream, plan, or opinion.

Common phrases

  • 뒤를 따라가다twi reul tta ra ga da

    follow behind

  • 친구를 따라가다chin gu reul tta ra ga da

    follow a friend

Similar words

따라오다ttaraoda: Coming along behind a person and moving toward that person.
뒤따르다twittareuda: Continuing in the same direction directly behind a person or thing.
쫓아가다jjochagada: Chasing a person or animal in an attempt to catch them.
따라잡다ttarajaptta: Catching up with someone ahead and sometimes moving past them.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람의 뒤를 좇거나 흐름이나 의견을 뒤따르는 동사.eo tteon sa ra mui twi reul chot kkeo na heu reu mi na ui gyeo neul twi tta reu neun tong sa

Word origin

Its structure connects following with going, so the word presents following as physical or figurative movement in the same direction.

Usage tips

  • When following a trend or opinion, this verb highlights staying with its direction rather than simply noticing or understanding it.

Other meanings

  • go afterverb
  • keep up withverb

Opposites

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