Korean · Common Verbs
읽다
ikda
To read
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at words and understand them.
Example
역사책을 읽고 있어요.
I am reading a history book.
Etymology
'읽다' (ikda) stems from the Old Korean verb '읽다', meaning 'to read', with its foundational significance in literacy practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'읽다' features prominently in formal and informal settings, commonly found in everyday speech as well as written text throughout Korea.