Korean word

따르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationttareuda

Meaning

  • verbfollow

Example

친구 뒤를 따랐어.chin gu twi reul tta ra sseo

I followed my friend.

Illustration for 따르다 (follow)

More examples

아이들이 선생님을 따랐어요.a i deu ri seon saeng ni meul tta ra sseo yo

The children followed their teacher.

Core concept

A person follows someone physically or shapes actions to match words, rules, or ideas.

Common phrases

  • 뒤를 따르다twi reul tta reu da

    follow behind

  • 선생님을 따르다seon saeng ni meul tta reu da

    follow the teacher

  • 길을 따르다ki reul tta reu da

    follow the path

Similar words

따라가다ttaragada: Going after someone and reaching the same destination.
따라다니다ttaradanida: Staying close to a person and following that person wherever they go.
지키다chikida: Doing what a promise or rule requires.

Definition in Korean

남의 말이나 규칙·생각 등에 따라 행동하거나 그에 맞추어 움직이다.na mui ma ri na kyu chik saeng gak teung e tta ra haeng dong ha geo na keu e mat chu eo um ji gi da

Word origin

The origin of 따르다 (ttareuda, "to follow") is uncertain, and its form should not be divided into parts without stronger evidence.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for both following a person and following advice, while obey usually sounds stronger and more focused on commands.

Other meanings

  • obeyverb
  • pourverb

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