walking
word · lemma: walk
/ˈwɔkɪŋ/
WAW-king
/wˈɔːkɪŋ/
WAW-king
Definition
Moving by taking steps on foot at a normal pace; can refer to the action or the activity of going for a walk.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday and informal contexts. Often used for exercise, leisure, or describing motion ('walking distance', 'walking tour'). Note that 'walking' is the gerund form; don't confuse 'walking' (activity) with 'walking stick' (object).
Spanish: caminar - paseo (a pie)Portuguese (BR): caminhar - caminhadaPortuguese (PT): caminhar - caminhadaChinese (Simplified): 步行 - 散步Chinese (Traditional): 步行 - 散步Hindi: चलनाArabic: المشيBengali: হাঁটাRussian: ходьба - прогулкаJapanese: 歩くことVietnamese: đi bộKorean: 걷기Turkish: yürümeUrdu: چلناIndonesian: berjalan - jalan kaki
Example Sentences
I enjoy walking in the park.
basic
She is walking to school today.
basic
Walking is good exercise.
basic
My doctor told me to try walking more every day.
natural
After dinner, we went walking by the river.
natural
It's about a ten-minute walking distance from here.
natural