Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to enter" in Korean: 들어가다
들어가다deureogada
to enter in Korean is 들어가다 (deureogada). 들어가다 describes going inside; 들어오다 describes coming inside toward the speaker.
to enter: an everyday statement
방에 들어가요.bange deureogayo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 들어가다
Say it
deureogada
/tɯɾʌkata/
Read 들어가다 as deureogada. The spoken form 들어가요 is deureogayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to enter" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 들어가다deureogada | to enter Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 들어가요deureogayo | to enter (polite present) Use 들어가요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 들어가요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 들어갔어요deureogasseoyo | to enter (polite past) Use 들어갔어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 들어갔어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 들어가다 in real life
- 1to enter: an everyday statement
방에 들어가요.
bange deureogayo.
I go into the room.
들어가요 is the present form of 들어가다.
- 2to enter: a different situation
아까 가게에 들어갔어요.
akka gagee deureogasseoyo.
I went into the shop a little while ago.
들어갔어요 is the past form of 들어가다.
- 3to enter: a question or request
지금 들어가요?
jigeum deureogayo?
Shall we go in now?
들어가요 is the present form of 들어가다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 들어가다
Incorrect: 들어가다.
Correct: 들어가요.
When practicing to enter, 들어가다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 들어가요.
Incorrect: 어제 들어가요.
Correct: 어제 들어갔어요.
When practicing to enter, for a completed event yesterday, use 들어갔어요; the present form 들어가요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
들어가다 describes going inside; 들어오다 describes coming inside toward the speaker. 들어가요 is the polite conversational form of 들어가다; 들어갔어요 gives a past-tense form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 들어가다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
방에 들어가요.
bange deureogayo.
I go into the room.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아까 가게에 들어갔어요.
akka gagee deureogasseoyo.
I went into the shop a little while ago.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"to enter" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "to enter" in Korean
How do I use 들어가다 in polite speech?
들어가요 is the polite conversational form of 들어가다; 들어갔어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 들어가다 in a past-tense sentence?
들어갔어요 is the polite past form. 들어가다 describes going inside; 들어오다 describes coming inside toward the speaker.
What does 들어가요 mean here?
들어가요 is used for to enter. For example, 방에 들어가요. means “I go into the room.”
What should I remember about 들어가다?
들어가다 describes going inside; 들어오다 describes coming inside toward the speaker.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
