Korean word

올라타다

Pronunciation

Romanizationollatada

Meaning

  • verbget on

Example

자전거에 올라탔어요.cha jeon geo e ol la ta sseo yo

I got on the bicycle.

Illustration for 올라타다 (get on)

More examples

오토바이에 올라타면 안전장비를 꼭 착용하세요.o to ba i e ol la ta myeon an jeon jang bi reul kkok cha gyong ha se yo

When you get on a motorcycle, be sure to wear safety gear.

Core concept

Moving up onto something and then riding, sitting, or standing on it.

Common phrases

  • 자전거에 올라타다cha jeon geo e ol la ta da

    get on a bicycle

  • 오토바이에 올라타다o to ba i e ol la ta da

    get on a motorcycle

Similar words

타다tada: Travel by getting on and using a vehicle such as a bus, train, bicycle, or motorcycle.
올라가다ollagada: Move upward from a lower place, or become higher in amount, level, or number.
올라서다ollaseoda: Step onto a raised surface and stand there.
오르다oreuda: Climb stairs, hills, or other sloping routes to reach a higher place.

Definition in Korean

몸을 위쪽으로 올려 어떤 대상의 위에 올라서 앉거나 서서 그 위에서 이동하거나 머무르는 동작을 나타내는 동사.mo meul wi jjo geu ro ol lyeo eo tteon tae sang ui wi e ol la seo an kkeo na seo seo keu wi e seo i dong ha geo na meo mu reu neun tong ja geul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

올라타다 (olratada, "climb onto and ride") combines 올라 (olra, "up") with 타다 (tada, "ride"), highlighting upward movement before riding or staying on something.

Usage tips

  • It gives a more physical picture than English get on, so it is especially useful for bicycles, motorcycles, and horses, while ordinary public transport often uses a more general verb.

Other meanings

  • straddleverb
  • mountverb

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