Walk the dog Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɡ
WAWK thuh DAWG
wˈɔːk/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒɡ
WAWK thuh DOG
Definition
To take a dog outside for exercise, usually on a leash, by walking it around outdoors.
Usage & Nuances
Common informal expression in daily speech for dog owners. Usually involves a leash. Can also appear as 'take the dog for a walk'. Not used for other animals unless joking.
Spanish: sacar a pasear al perro - pasear al perroPortuguese (BR): passear com o cachorro - levar o cachorro para passearPortuguese (PT): passear com o cão - levar o cão a passearChinese (Simplified): 遛狗Chinese (Traditional): 遛狗Hindi: कुत्ते को घुमानाArabic: تمشية الكلب - أخذ الكلب في نزهةBengali: কুকুর হাঁটানোRussian: выгуливать собакуJapanese: 犬の散歩をするVietnamese: dắt chó đi dạoKorean: 강아지 산책시키다 - 개 산책시키다Turkish: köpeği gezdirmekUrdu: کتے کو ٹہلانے لے جاناIndonesian: mengajak anjing berjalan-jalan
Example Sentences
I need to walk the dog every morning.
basic
Who will walk the dog tonight?
basic
She likes to walk the dog in the park.
basic
Can you walk the dog while I'm at work?
natural
After dinner, we usually walk the dog together.
natural
I'm too tired to walk the dog—can you do it instead?
natural