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gehen

walking

Meaning of gehen

moving on foot; walking

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German/ˈɡeːən/
walking
gehen - walking
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gehen with English translation

gehen usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wir gehen heute Abend nach Hause.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sie geht jeden Morgen zur Arbeit.

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gehen belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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gehen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gehen / spazieren / wandern / marschieren / laufen / schreiten

S
🇩🇪German
spazieren

To walk slowly and leisurely for pleasure, not to get somewhere quickly.

A1Often
W
🇩🇪German
wandern

To hike on foot, usually for a longer distance and in nature.

A1Often
M
🇩🇪German
marschieren

To march in an orderly, brisk way, often with a military or disciplined feel.

A1Often
L
🇩🇪German
laufen

A very general word: it can mean either walking or running, depending on context.

A1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
schreiten

To walk with measured steps, often in a more formal, dignified, or literary way.

A1Rarely
Z
🇩🇪German
zu Fuß gehen

Neutral and precise: to move on foot, not by vehicle.

A1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
spazieren gehen

To go for a walk leisurely, usually for relaxation or pleasure.

A1Very Often
U
🇩🇪German
unterwegs sein

To be on the way; not necessarily on foot, but generally traveling or out and about.

A1Often
F
🇩🇪German
flanieren

To stroll leisurely and pleasantly, often in a city or an attractive place.

A1Rarely
B
🇩🇪German
bummeln

To stroll around aimlessly and slowly, often in shops or in town.

A1Often

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gehen means walking. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce gehen

/ˈɡeːən/

gehen translation

walking

gehen examples

Wir gehen heute Abend nach Hause.

gehen transcription

/ˈɡeːən/

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gehen meaning: what does it mean?

sich zu Fuß fortbewegen

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gehen is pronounced as /ˈɡeːən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

gehen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir gehen heute Abend nach Hause. Translation: Сегодня вечером мы идём домой пешком.

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