gå
/ɡoː/
To walk in Swedish is gå. Wiktionary also lists gå till fots.
Meaning: to move on the feet (verb)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gå | /ɡoː/ (Sweden) | |
| gå till fots | error misspelling, idiomatic |
The verb gå is used to describe the physical action of moving on one's feet. It is also used in the more general sense of 'to go'.
Which one should you use?
While gå covers the general action of walking or going, the noun promenad is used specifically when referring to a leisurely walk or a stroll. For the distance walked, you might use promenad or vandring.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense of gå is går, while the past tense is gick. For the present perfect, use har gått.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoː/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the phrase gå till fots as a way to say 'walk'. It is considered an idiomatic error or misspelling in this context.
Did you know?
- When talking about the way a piece of clothing fits, Swedes use gå to say it 'walks' or hangs on the body.
- The phrase det går is a common idiomatic expression meaning 'it is possible' or 'it works'.
- Swedes use gå to describe a fire that is spreading or 'going' through a building.
Examples in context
- Kan du gå ännu?Can you still walk?This sentence is useful for asking about the ability to continue the action of gå.Tatoeba #4323793 by richke, translation #3818762 by CK
- Jag kan gå hem.I can walk home.This sentence shows how to use gå to indicate a destination.Tatoeba #4347128 by richke, translation #2301418 by CK
- Tom kan inte gå.Tom can't walk.This sentence demonstrates a negative use of the verb gå.Tatoeba #1999898 by herrsilen, translation #1868425 by CK
- En gåturA walk
- Jag ska promenera i parken idag.I'm going for a walk in the park today.
- Jag älskar att ta en promenad längs stranden.I love taking a walk along the beach.
- Vi ska vandra i skogen imorgon.We're going to walk/hike in the forest tomorrow.
- Ska vi gå en runda runt sjön?Shall we take a walk around the lake?
- Kan du gå till affären åt mig?Can you walk to the store for me?
- Vi brukar gå en runda i parken på kvällarna.We usually take a walk in the park in the evenings.
- Jag älskar att vandra i bergen på min fritid.I love hiking in the mountains in my free time.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Oscar are deciding how to get to the cafe.
- EmmaSka vi ta bussen till caféet?Shall we take the bus to the cafe?
- OscarNej, det är bättre att gå.No, it is better to walk.
- EmmaÄr det långt att gå?Is it a long way to walk?
- OscarNej, vi går dit nu.No, we are walking there now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “walk” translations and entries gå, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
