Vocabulary
돌다
to turn / spin
Meaning
Verb: to turn, spin, or move in a circle.
Why this form?
회전하다 — to rotate : Technical verb for rotation around an axis; 돌다 is everyday speech and also covers circling or going around.
돌아가다 — to turn / go back / operate : Compound verb that can describe directed movement or machinery operating; 돌다 directly names circular motion.
Forms not to confuse
- 회전하다
바퀴가 빠르게 회전해요. — The wheel rotates quickly.
- 돌아가다
기계가 잘 돌아가요. — The machine runs well.
Examples
갑자기 세상이 빙글빙글 돌기 시작하고, 나는 어지러움을 느낀다. — Suddenly the world starts spinning and I feel dizzy.
지구는 태양 주위를 돌아요. — Earth revolves around the Sun.