English–Korean

“reading” in Korean

Korean

Also읽기 (ilkki)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoksseo

Example

저는 독서를 좋아해요.cheo neun tok sseo reul cho a hae yo

I like reading.

Illustration for 독서 (reading)

How to say “reading” in Korean

“Reading” in Korean is 독서 (toksseo).

Eyes move across writing while the mind takes in the message.

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

Example sentences with 독서

아이들과 함께 그림책으로 독서를 시작했어요.a i deul gwa ham kke keu rim chae geu ro tok sseo reul si ja kae sseo yo

I started reading picture books with the children.

Tips for using 독서

  • The word names reading as a habit or activity, so it is useful for discussing reading routines, interests, and goals rather than one particular book.

Other Korean words for “reading”

읽기는 재미있어요.il kki neun chae mi i sseo yo

Reading is fun.

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