읽다
To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter. It is a key verb for study and leisure.
Examples
3 of 5매일 신문을 읽어요.
I read the newspaper every day.
큰 소리로 읽으십시오.
Please read out loud.
이 편지 좀 읽어 봐.
Read this letter.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ikda: You use 'ink' to write things for people to 'ikda' (read).
Quick Quiz
도서관에서 책___ 읽어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 을
Examples
매일 신문을 읽어요.
everydayI read the newspaper every day.
큰 소리로 읽으십시오.
formalPlease read out loud.
이 편지 좀 읽어 봐.
informalRead this letter.
논문을 자세히 읽습니다.
academicI read the thesis carefully.
이메일을 읽고 답장하세요.
businessRead the email and reply.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
다 읽었어요?
Have you finished reading?
읽어 드릴까요?
Shall I read it for you?
잘 읽었습니다
I enjoyed reading it
Often Confused With
Boda can sometimes mean reading casually, but ikda is the specific verb for the act of reading text.
Usage Notes
The double final consonant 'ㄺ' is pronounced as 'ㄱ' [ik-] unless followed by a vowel.
Common Mistakes
Learners often struggle with the pronunciation of the double consonant when particles are added.
Memory Tip
Ikda: You use 'ink' to write things for people to 'ikda' (read).
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
도서관에서 책___ 읽어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 을
Related Grammar Rules
More daily life words
쉬다
A1To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.
아침
A1The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.
숙제하다
A1To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.
점심
A1The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).
저녁
A1The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
만나다
A1To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.
기다리다
A1To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.
이야기하다
A1To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.
듣다
A1To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.
보다
A1To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.
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