Gehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "walk", "go" or "work".

Essential properties of "gehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gehen
Simple past: ging
Participle: gegangen

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move by walking"

Definition: "To move from one place to another by walking."
Translation(s): walk, go
Synonym(s): laufen, spazieren, wandern
Antonym(s): stehen
Related word(s): Fuß, Schritt, Weg

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich gehe jeden Morgen zum Bäcker.I walk to the bakery every morning.
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Kino.We are going to the cinema tonight.
Er geht immer zu Fuß zur Arbeit.He always walks to work.

2.) "To function or operate"

Definition: "To function or be in operation."
Translation(s): work, function, operate
Synonym(s): funktionieren
Related word(s): Maschine, Apparat, Gerät

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maschine geht nicht.The machine is not working.
Geht dein Computer wieder?Is your computer working again?
Das Auto geht einwandfrei.The car works perfectly.
Die Lampe geht nicht an.The lamp doesn't turn on.

3.) "To leave or depart"

Definition: "To leave or depart from a place."
Translation(s): leave, go, depart
Synonym(s): verlassen, weggehen
Antonym(s): kommen
Related word(s): Abschied, Abreise, Trennung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss jetzt gehen.I have to go now.
Wir gehen morgen in den Urlaub.We are going on vacation tomorrow.
Er geht aus dem Zimmer.He leaves the room.

4.) "To progress or advance"

Definition: "To progress or advance in an activity."
Translation(s): progress, advance, proceed
Synonym(s): vorankommen, sich entwickeln
Antonym(s): zurückbleiben
Related word(s): Fortschritt, Entwicklung, Wachstum

📝 Some usage examples:

Wie geht es mit dem Projekt? Es geht jetzt gut voran.How is the project going? It's progressing well now.
Es geht gut voran.It's progressing well.
Die Arbeit geht langsam voran.The work is progressing slowly.

5.) "To feel, to be in a certain state (mood/health)"

Definition: "To feel or be in a certain mood or state of mind."
Translation(s): to be (doing), to feel
Synonym(s): Befinden, Fühlen
Related word(s): Zustand, Gefühl, Laune

📝 Some usage examples:

Wie geht es dir?How are you doing?
Mir geht es gut.I'm doing well.
Ihm geht es schlecht.He's doing badly.

6.) "To be about, to concern"

Definition: "To be about something in question."
Translation(s): to be about, to concern, to deal with
Synonym(s): Handeln, Betreffen
Related word(s): Thema, Sache, Frage

📝 Some usage examples:

Worum geht es?What is it about?
Es geht um die Umwelt.It's about the environment.
In diesem Buch geht es um Liebe.This book is about love.
Geht es hier um ein Problem?Is this about a problem?

7.) "To be possible, to be allowed"

Definition: "To be possible or permitted."
Translation(s): to be possible, to be allowed, to work (function)
Synonym(s): möglich sein, erlaubt sein
Antonym(s): unmöglich sein
Related word(s): Möglichkeit, Erlaubnis, Zulassung

📝 Some usage examples:

Das geht nicht.That's not possible.
Geht das klar?Is that clear/okay?
Hier geht das nicht.That's not possible here.

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