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English - Swedish
Going
ˈɡoʊɪŋ
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Gå, Åka, Fortsätta, Komma igång, Kör
Going meanings in Swedish
Gå
Example:
I am going to the store.
Jag går till affären.
Are you going with us?
Ska du gå med oss?
Usage: InformalContext: Used to indicate movement from one place to another.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'going' and is often used in everyday conversation.
Åka
Example:
We are going to the beach.
Vi åker till stranden.
He is going by train.
Han åker med tåg.
Usage: InformalContext: Used when referring to travel or transportation.
Note: 'Åka' is specifically used for traveling by vehicle, while 'gå' is for walking.
Fortsätta
Example:
The project is going well.
Projektet fortlöper bra.
How is your study going?
Hur går dina studier?
Usage: InformalContext: Used to describe the progress or development of something.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the continuation or progress of an action or situation.
Komma igång
Example:
We are going to start soon.
Vi kommer igång snart.
When are we going to begin?
När ska vi komma igång?
Usage: InformalContext: Used to indicate the start of an activity or event.
Note: This phrase is often used when discussing the initiation of meetings, projects, or events.
Kör
Example:
Let's go for a drive.
Låt oss köra en tur.
Going fast is dangerous.
Att köra fort är farligt.
Usage: InformalContext: Used in the context of operating a vehicle.
Note: 'Kör' specifically refers to driving or operating a vehicle and is often used in casual conversation.
Going's synonyms
Leaving
Leaving refers to the act of departing from a place or starting a journey.
Example: I will be leaving for the airport at 6 AM.
Note: Leaving specifically focuses on the action of departing from a location or starting a journey, while 'going' is a more general term for moving from one place to another.
Departing
Departing means to leave a place, especially at the start of a journey.
Example: The train will be departing from platform 3 in 10 minutes.
Note: Departing is often used in formal or official contexts to indicate the beginning of a journey or the leaving of a place.
Traveling
Traveling means to go from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example: I enjoy traveling to new countries and experiencing different cultures.
Note: Traveling implies a journey over a significant distance, often involving exploring new places or experiencing different cultures.
Moving
Moving refers to changing one's place of residence or position.
Example: We will be moving to a new apartment next month.
Note: Moving is more commonly used to indicate a change in residence or position, while 'going' is a general term for any type of movement.
Going expressions, common phrases
Going the extra mile
To make a special effort beyond what is expected or required.
Example: She always goes the extra mile to help her colleagues succeed.
Note: The phrase 'going the extra mile' emphasizes exceeding expectations or putting in additional effort.
Going bananas
To become very excited or enthusiastic.
Example: The crowd went bananas when their team scored the winning goal.
Note: The phrase 'going bananas' is a colloquial expression to describe extreme excitement or frenzy.
Going strong
To continue successfully or energetically, often for a long time.
Example: Their relationship is still going strong after ten years.
Note: The phrase 'going strong' indicates ongoing success or vitality.
Going downhill
To decline or deteriorate in quality, value, or success.
Example: After the new management took over, the company started going downhill.
Note: The phrase 'going downhill' suggests a negative trend or decline.
Going in circles
To engage in repetitive or unproductive activities without making progress.
Example: We've been going in circles trying to figure out the solution to this problem.
Note: The phrase 'going in circles' implies being stuck in a repetitive cycle without achieving a resolution.
Going with the flow
To accept events or situations as they happen without trying to control or change them.
Example: Instead of stressing about the changes, she decided to just go with the flow.
Note: The phrase 'going with the flow' emphasizes adaptability and acceptance of circumstances.
Going under the radar
To escape notice or attention, especially intentionally.
Example: The new product launch went under the radar, but it turned out to be a huge success.
Note: The phrase 'going under the radar' suggests operating discreetly or unnoticed.
Going everyday (slang) expressions
Going nuts
Used to express intense excitement, stress, or frustration.
Example: I'm going nuts waiting for the results of the exam!
Note: Differs from 'going' by emphasizing a heightened emotional state.
Going rogue
Acting independently or outside the usual bounds of authority or rules.
Example: I might just go rogue and book a spontaneous trip this weekend.
Note: Differs from 'going' by implying a rebellious or adventurous action.
Going cold turkey
Abruptly stopping a habit or addiction without tapering off.
Example: I decided to quit smoking, so I'm going cold turkey from today.
Note: Differs from 'going' by indicating a sudden and often challenging change.
Going all out
Putting maximum effort or resources into something.
Example: We're going all out for Sarah's birthday party - it's going to be epic!
Note: Differs from 'going' by suggesting a complete dedication or commitment.
Going off the rails
Losing control or behaving erratically, often due to a negative event.
Example: Ever since he lost his job, his life seems to be going off the rails.
Note: Differs from 'going' by indicating a deviation from a stable or expected path.
Going MIA
Being missing in action or unavailable, especially when expected to be present or in contact.
Example: Have you seen Tom recently? He's been going MIA for the past week.
Note: Differs from 'going' by suggesting a sudden absence or lack of communication.
Going to town
Doing something enthusiastically and with great effort or attention to detail.
Example: She really went to town on decorating the house for the holidays.
Note: Differs from 'going' by emphasizing an energetic and thorough engagement in an activity.
Going - Examples
Going to the store.
Går till affären.
She is going to school.
Hon går till skolan.
They are going on a trip.
De går på en resa.
Going grammar
Going - Verb (Verb) / Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle)
Lemma: go
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): go, goes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): go
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): went
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): gone
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): going
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): goes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): go
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): go
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Going Contains 2 syllables: go • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈgō-iŋ
go ing , ˈgō iŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Going - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Going: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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