Letter by letter: 읽다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 읽다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 읽 | ㅇ + ㅣ + ㄺ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i, ㄺ k (at the end) |
| 다 | ㄷ + ㅏ | ㄷ d / t, ㅏ a |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇLㅣFㄹRㄱEㄷKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "to read" in Korean?
읽다 (ikda): 읽어요 = I read.
How do you pronounce 읽다?
It sounds like "ikda".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20