Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to run" in Korean: 달리다
달리다dallida
to run in Korean is 달리다 (dallida). 달리다 describes running; 달려요 contracts 리어 to 려 in the polite form.
to run: an everyday statement
아침에 달려요.achime dallyeoyo.
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How to pronounce 달리다
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dallida
/talɾita/
Read 달리다 as dallida. The spoken form 달려요 is dallyeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to run" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 달리다dallida | to run Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 달려요dallyeoyo | to run (polite present) Use 달려요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 달려요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 달렸어요dallyeosseoyo | to run (polite past) Use 달렸어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 달렸어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 달리다 in real life
- 1to run: an everyday statement
아침에 달려요.
achime dallyeoyo.
I run in the morning.
달려요 is the present form of 달리다.
- 2to run: a different situation
어제 공원에서 달렸어요.
eoje gongwoneseo dallyeosseoyo.
I ran in the park yesterday.
달렸어요 is the past form of 달리다.
- 3to run: a question or request
얼마나 오래 달려요?
eolmana orae dallyeoyo?
How long do you run?
달려요 is the present form of 달리다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 달리다
Incorrect: 달리다.
Correct: 달려요.
When practicing to run, 달리다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 달려요.
Incorrect: 어제 달려요.
Correct: 어제 달렸어요.
When practicing to run, for a completed event yesterday, use 달렸어요; the present form 달려요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
달리다 describes running; 달려요 contracts 리어 to 려 in the polite form. 달려요 is the polite conversational form of 달리다; 달렸어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 달리다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아침에 달려요.
achime dallyeoyo.
I run in the morning.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 공원에서 달렸어요.
eoje gongwoneseo dallyeosseoyo.
I ran in the park yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to run" in Korean
How do I use 달리다 in polite speech?
달려요 is the polite conversational form of 달리다; 달렸어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 달리다 in a past-tense sentence?
달렸어요 is the polite past form. 달리다 describes running; 달려요 contracts 리어 to 려 in the polite form.
What does 달려요 mean here?
달려요 is used for to run. For example, 아침에 달려요. means “I run in the morning.”
What should I remember about 달리다?
달리다 describes running; 달려요 contracts 리어 to 려 in the polite form.
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