Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to carry" in Korean: 나르다
나르다nareuda
to carry in Korean is 나르다 (nareuda). 나르다 is 르-irregular; 날라요 is carry, whereas 날아요 is fly.
to carry: an everyday statement
상자를 날라요.sangjareul nallayo.
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How to pronounce 나르다
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nareuda
/naɾɯta/
Read 나르다 as nareuda. The spoken form 날라요 is nallayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to carry" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 나르다nareuda | to carry Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 날라요nallayo | to carry (polite present) Use 날라요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 날라요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 날랐어요nallasseoyo | to carry (polite past) Use 날랐어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 날랐어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 나르다 in real life
- 1to carry: an everyday statement
상자를 날라요.
sangjareul nallayo.
I carry boxes.
날라요 is the present form of 나르다.
- 2to carry: a different situation
어제 가구를 날랐어요.
eoje gagureul nallasseoyo.
I moved furniture yesterday.
날랐어요 is the past form of 나르다.
- 3to carry: a question or request
어디로 날라요?
eodiro nallayo?
Where do you carry it to?
날라요 is the present form of 나르다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 나르다
Incorrect: 나르다.
Correct: 날라요.
When practicing to carry, 나르다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 날라요.
Incorrect: 어제 날라요.
Correct: 어제 날랐어요.
When practicing to carry, for a completed event yesterday, use 날랐어요; the present form 날라요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
나르다 is 르-irregular; 날라요 is carry, whereas 날아요 is fly. 날라요 is the polite conversational form of 나르다; 날랐어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 나르다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
상자를 날라요.
sangjareul nallayo.
I carry boxes.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 가구를 날랐어요.
eoje gagureul nallasseoyo.
I moved furniture yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to carry" in Korean
How do I use 나르다 in polite speech?
날라요 is the polite conversational form of 나르다; 날랐어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 나르다 in a past-tense sentence?
날랐어요 is the polite past form. 나르다 is 르-irregular; 날라요 is carry, whereas 날아요 is fly.
What does 날라요 mean here?
날라요 is used for to carry. For example, 상자를 날라요. means “I carry boxes.”
What should I remember about 나르다?
나르다 is 르-irregular; 날라요 is carry, whereas 날아요 is fly.
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