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How do you say "to run" in Korean?
달리다
dallida
In Korean, "to run" is 달리다.
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Pronunciation
Dahl-lee-duh. Three syllables. The 'dahl' rhymes with 'doll'.
Writing and usage
Three syllable blocks: 달-리-다. Uses ㄹ twice creating flowing motion.
Example sentence
나는 빨리 달렸어요.
I ran fast.
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How to remember 달리다
Dallida sounds like rapid movement, the rhythm of running.
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Questions about 달리다
How do you say "to run" in Korean?
In Korean, "to run" is 달리다. It is a noun.
How is 달리다 written in Korean?
Three syllable blocks: 달-리-다. Uses ㄹ twice creating flowing motion.
How is 달리다 used in a sentence?
Use 달리다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 빨리 달렸어요. (I ran fast.).
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