jog
word
/ˈdʒɑɡ/
/dʒˈɒɡ/
Definition
To run at a slow, steady pace, usually for exercise or health.
Usage & Nuances
'Jog' is usually informal and linked to exercise, not fast running. Collocations: 'go for a jog', 'jogging every morning.' Different from 'run,' which can mean faster or competitive races. As a verb and noun: 'I jog,' 'a quick jog.'
Spanish: trotar - correr suavementePortuguese (BR): correr (devagar) - fazer joggingPortuguese (PT): correr (devagar) - fazer joggingChinese (Simplified): 慢跑Chinese (Traditional): 慢跑Hindi: धीमी दौड़ लगानाArabic: الْجَرْي ببطء - ركض خفيفBengali: হালকা দৌড়ানোRussian: бегать трусцойJapanese: ジョギングするVietnamese: chạy bộKorean: 조깅하다Turkish: yavaş tempoda koşmak - koşu yapmakUrdu: ہلکی دوڑ لگاناIndonesian: joging - berlari santai
Example Sentences
I jog in the park every morning.
basic
She likes to jog with her friends on weekends.
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My doctor told me to jog to stay healthy.
basic
I usually jog after work to clear my mind.
natural
He can't run fast, but he loves to jog for hours.
natural
Let's jog around the lake this afternoon.
natural