Translation of German word "gehen" to English
gehen
/ɡən/
Meaning
VerbTo move, either physically or in an abstract sense:.
How to use
gehen ('to go, to walk') refers to movement away on foot or in a general sense (Wir gehen ins Kino). Like kommen, it takes sein in the perfect (ich bin gegangen). It is also used impersonally: Wie geht es dir? (How are you?). Irregular: ich gehe, du gehst, er geht.
🇬🇧 English
to go
Example
Dieser Zug fährt auf dem Weg nach Chicago durch Cincinnati.
This train passes through Cincinnati on the way to Chicago.
Wo ich hinfahre, gibt es keine öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel.
There is no public transport where I go.
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Common phrases
- spazieren gehen— to go for a walk
- einkaufen gehen— to go shopping
- es geht— it's OK / it works
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin gegangen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #162 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "gehen"?▼
The German word "gehen" is defined as: "To move, either physically or in an abstract sense:."
What does the German word "gehen" mean?▼
The German word "gehen" means "to go" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich gehe ins Kino." (which translates as "This train passes through Cincinnati on the way to Chicago.").
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