들어가다
deureogada[tɯɾʌ̹ɡa̠da̠]
To say enter in Korean, meaning to go into a room or place, use 들어가다 (deureogada). Related verbs are 들어오다 and 들다. If unsure, use 들어가다.
Meaning: to go into (a room, etc.) (verb)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 들어가다 | deureogada | [tɯɾʌ̹ɡa̠da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 들어오다 | deureooda | [tɯɾʌ̹o̞da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 들다 | deulda | [tɯɭda̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
들어가다 describes going into a building, room or other space. It is also used when something is included in a set or contained within a space.
What does it mean word for word?
들어가다 combines 들다, to enter, with 가다, to go.
Which one should you use?
들어가다 means to go in, moving away from the speaker. 들어오다 (deureooda) means to come in, moving toward the speaker. 들다 (deulda) is often used in literary or set expressions for entering a state, level or period of time.
How do you pronounce it?
Say it as deureogada.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say 들어가다 when inviting someone into the room you are in. Since they are coming toward you, use 들어오다.
Did you know?
- The verb 들다 is a linguistic relative of 데리다, which means 'to take along' or 'to accompany' a person.
- The verb 들다 is used metaphorically to describe entering a new period of time, such as the start of a new season.
Examples in context
- 머리에 들어가다Literally, “to enter one's head”머리에 들어가다 is used for something getting into your head.
- 숲에 드니 상쾌하다.It's refreshing to enter the forest.드니 is a form of the same verb, used here for walking into a forest.
- 무소부지의 경지에 들다To enter a state of all-comprehensive knowledgeThis literary phrase uses 들다 for entering a state of knowledge.
- 들어와! 집에 들어와서 편안하게 지내자.Enter! Come into the house and stay comfortably.
- 해당 방으로 입장해도 될까요?May I enter the room?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enter” translations and entries 들어가다, 들어오다, 들다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 들다, 들어가다, 들어오다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
