English–Korean

“read” in Korean

Korean

Also읽음 (ilgeum)

Pronunciation

Romanizationiktta

Example

저는 책을 읽어요.cheo neun chae geul il geo yo

I read a book.

Illustration for 읽다 (read)

How to say “read” in Korean

“Read” in Korean is 읽다 (iktta).

Taking written language in through the eyes and grasping its meaning, with speech optional.

Full entry for 읽다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 읽다

문장에서 의미를 읽어냈어요.mun jang e seo ui mi reul il geo nae sseo yo

I worked out what the sentence meant.

Tips for using 읽다

  • This everyday verb works for books, signs, labels, and messages, not only for schoolwork.

Other Korean words for “read”

메시지에 읽음 표시가 떴어요.me si ji e il geum pyo si ga tteo sseo yo

A read indicator appeared on the message.

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