달리다
dallida[ta̠ʎʎida̠]
To say run in Korean, use 달리다 (dallida) for moving quickly on two feet. In everyday speech 뛰다 (ttwida) is also very common. If unsure, use 달리다.
Meaning: to move quickly on two feet (verb)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 달리다 | dallida | [ta̠ʎʎida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 뛰다 | ttwida | [t͈ɥida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [t͈yda̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
달리다 and 뛰다 both describe running on foot. The noun for running as a sport or activity is 달리기, and 뛰기 also names the act of running.
Which one should you use?
뛰다 can mean both to run and to jump depending on the context, while 달리다 is only about running. If you mean running a business, Korean uses a different verb, 운영하다, which means to operate or manage.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To name running as an activity, use the noun 달리기 rather than the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
달리다 is romanized as dallida.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 달리다 or 뛰다 for running a company or a program. Use 운영하다 for that meaning.
Did you know?
- While 달리다 means 'to run', the same spelling is used for a different verb meaning 'to hang' or 'to be attached'.
Examples in context
- 너는 얼마나 빨리 뛸 수 있니?How fast can you run?Here 뛸 수 있니 uses the verb for running with an ending that asks how fast someone can run.
- 운동 선수들이 경기장을 달립니다.The athletes run in the stadium.
- 이 공원은 시민들을 위해 잘 운영되고 있습니다.This park is running well for the citizens.
- 집에서 학교까지 뛰어갔어.I ran from home to school.
- 친구와 함께 달렸어.I ran with my friend.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyunwoo are talking about exercise.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨는 달리다 좋아해요?Hyeon-u ssi-neun dal-li-da jo-a-hae-yo?Hyunwoo, do you like to run?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 저는 매일 아침에 달려요.ne, jeo-neun mae-il a-chim-e dal-lyeo-yo.Yes, I run every morning.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 부지런하시네요!jeong-mal bu-ji-reon-ha-si-ne-yo!You are really diligent!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo같이 달릴래요?ga-chi dal-ril-lae-yo?Do you want to run together?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “run” translations and entries 달리다, 뛰다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 달리다, 뛰다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
