타다
tada[tʰa̠da̠]
The Korean verb for 'to ride' is 타다 (tada). Wiktionary also lists 말을 타다 (mareul tada).
Meaning: to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc. (verb)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 타다 | tada | [tʰa̠da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 말을 타다 | mareul tada |
The verb 타다 is used to describe transporting oneself by sitting on and directing something, such as a horse or a bicycle. It is also used more broadly to describe riding in vehicles like cars, buses or trains. Additionally, it can mean 'to get on' a vehicle, as Korean uses the same word for both the act of boarding and the act of being a passenger.
Which one should you use?
The phrase 말을 타다 specifically refers to the act of riding a horse. While the general verb 타다 covers both 'riding' and 'getting on' a vehicle, it is the versatile form used for most transportation contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense form of 타다 is 탔다. In a polite, informal context, the verb conjugates to 타요.
How do you pronounce it?
tada
Did you know?
- The word 타다 can be used to describe the act of mixing a powder into a liquid, such as making a cup of coffee.
- The phrase 타다 is also used to describe the act of 'hitting' or 'winning' a lottery prize.
- Beyond vehicles, the verb 타다 is used when someone is 'riding' or experiencing a certain reaction, such as being 'burnt' by the sun or 'affected' by a spicy flavor.
Examples in context
- 그네를 타다To ride a swingThis sentence is useful for practicing the verb 타다 in the context of a swing.
- 저는 자전거를 탑니다I ride a bicycle
- 내일 지하철로 출근해요.Tomorrow, I'll go to work by subway.
- 우리 함께 자전거를 타요.Let's ride bicycles together.
- 평일에는 버스를 자주 타요?Do you often take the bus on weekdays?
- 차에 탑승하실 분은 오른쪽으로 이동해 주세요.Those who wish to board the car, please move to the right.
- 자전거를 타다.jajeongeoreul tada.To ride a bicycle.
- 말을 타다.mareul tada.To ride a horse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ride” translations and entries 타다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
