German · Common Verbs
Gehen
To go
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move from one place to another.
Example
Ich gehe jetzt zum Supermarkt.
I am going to the supermarket now.
Etymology
'Gehen' is derived from the Old High German 'gungan' and traces its roots to the Proto-West Germanic '*gangan'. The word has historically encompassed both physical movement and metaphorical meanings of progression.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gehen' is used in both casual and formal registers, appearing in everyday conversation as well as in written texts. It is widely understood across all German-speaking regions.