Gait Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡeɪt

GAYT

UK

ɡˈeɪt

GAYT

Definition

The way someone walks, especially their style or pattern of movement.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in formal or descriptive contexts, often in medical, animal, or literary descriptions. Common phrases: 'walking gait', 'lame gait', 'steady gait'. Not used for running or other movements.

• Spanish: andar - forma de andar
• Portuguese (BR): andar - modo de andar
• Portuguese (PT): andar - maneira de andar
• Chinese (Simplified): 步态 - 行走方式
• Chinese (Traditional): 步態 - 行走方式
• Hindi: चलने का तरीका - चाल
• Arabic: طريقة المشي - مشية
• Bengali: চলন - হাঁটা-চলা (শরীরের নড়াচড়া)
• Russian: походка
• Japanese: 歩き方
• Vietnamese: dáng đi
• Korean: 걸음걸이
• Turkish: yürüyüş
• Urdu: چال چلن
• Indonesian: cara berjalan

Example Sentences

His gait was slow and careful after the accident.

basic

Doctors observed her walking gait.

basic

The horse has a unique gait.

basic

You could recognize him from a distance by his funny gait.

natural

After his knee surgery, his gait improved a lot.

natural

Some dogs have a really smooth gait that makes them look elegant.

natural