나는 책을 읽는다.
I read a book.
Korean
읽다
읽다
Meaning: to read
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 읽다 |
| Present | 읽는다 |
| Polite | 읽어요 |
| Formal | 읽습니다 |
| Past | 읽었다 |
| Past + Polite | 읽었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 읽겠어요 |
| Connective | 읽고 |
| Conditional | 읽으면 |
| Volitional | 읽자 |
| Imperative | 읽어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 읽으세요 |
| Attributive | 읽는 / 읽은 / 읽을 |
Example sentences
I read a book every night.
책의 마지막 장을 읽고 있다.
I am reading the last chapter of the book.
한국 역사에 대한 책을 읽고 있어요.
I am reading a book about Korean history.
주말에는 보통 책을 읽거나 영화를 봐요.
On weekends, I usually read a book or watch a movie.
나는 세 시간 동안 책을 읽었다.
I read a book for three hours.
나는 신문에서 재미있는 기사를 읽었다.
I read an interesting article in the newspaper.
제출 서류의 유의 사항을 꼼꼼히 읽어 보세요.
Please read the notes for the submitted documents carefully.
나무 아래에서 책을 읽는 것을 좋아해요.
I like reading books under a tree.
아침에 신문을 읽는 것은 좋은 습관입니다.
Reading the newspaper in the morning is a good habit.
Usage Notes
읽다 is a verb meaning 'to read'.
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