Level 2

건너가다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '건너가다' specifically means to cross or go over something like a river, street, or bridge. It is often used in everyday situations involving movement from one side to another.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '건너가다' when talking about crossing streets safely, rivers during travel, or bridges in daily life. It implies physical movement across a boundary.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 길을 건너가다: to cross the street, commonly used when giving directions or safety advice.
  • 강을 건너가다: to cross a river, often used in travel or nature contexts.
  • 다리를 건너가다: to cross a bridge, describing movement over a structure.

Register and Politeness

'건너가다' is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite speech depending on the sentence ending.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '건너가다' with '건너다'. '건너가다' emphasizes going across and moving forward, often implying the speaker or subject is moving to the other side, while '건너다' can be more general. Use '건너가다' when focusing on the action of crossing and continuing on the other side.

Example Sentences

길을 건너가다가 차를 조심해야 해요.

Gireul geonneogadaga chareul josimhaeya haeyo.

You need to be careful of cars when crossing the street.

강을 건너가서 마을에 도착했어요.

Gangeul geonneogaseo maeure dochakhaesseoyo.

I crossed the river and arrived at the village.

학생들이 다리를 건너가고 있어요.

Haksaengdeuri darireul geonneogago isseoyo.

The students are crossing the bridge.