Level 3

날아가다

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Meaning and Usage

날아가다 literally means 'to fly away' and is used to describe something moving through the air and disappearing from the current location. It often refers to birds, insects, or objects like paper or leaves blown by the wind.

Figurative Use

Besides the literal sense, 날아가다 is frequently used figuratively to express something disappearing quickly or being lost, such as worries, money, or opportunities.

Common Collocations

  • 날아가 버리다: emphasizes the action of flying away completely or being lost.
  • 하늘 높이 날아가다: to fly high in the sky, often describing birds or planes.
  • 바람에 날아가다: to be blown away by the wind.

Register and Politeness

날아가다 is a neutral verb suitable for everyday conversation and writing. It can be combined with polite endings as needed.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse 날아가다 with 날다 (to fly). 날다 is the base verb meaning 'to fly,' while 날아가다 emphasizes the direction 'away' or 'off.' For example, 새가 날다 means 'the bird flies,' but 새가 날아가다 means 'the bird flies away.'

Example Sentences

새가 하늘 높이 날아갔다.

Saega haneul nopi nalagatta.

The bird flew high into the sky.

바람에 종이가 날아가 버렸다.

Barame jongiga nalaga beoryeotda.

The paper flew away in the wind.

그의 걱정이 모두 날아가 버렸다.

Geuui geokjeongi modu nalaga beoryeotda.

All of his worries flew away.