읽다 : To Read
The verb 읽다 typically means to read and process text or information. We use it with books, messages, emails, notices, and reports.
Common Combinations
책을 읽다 (to read a book)
이메일을 읽다 (to read an email)
공지를 읽다 (to read an announcement)
Basic Sentence Frame
Target · Verb
[Noun]을/를 · 읽다
책을 읽어요.
보고서를 읽어요.
쓰다 : To Write
The verb 쓰다 is used for creating text or recording information. You will often hear it when asked to write down your name, a sentence, a memo, or an email.
Common Combinations
이름을 쓰다 (to write a name)
메모를 쓰다 (to write a memo)
일기를 쓰다 (to write a diary)
Basic Sentence Frame
Location · Target · Verb
[Place]에 · [Noun]을/를 · 쓰다
여기에 이름을 써 주세요.
공책에 단어를 썼어요.
Note: 쓰다 has other dictionary meanings like "to use" or "to be bitter," but in this context, we focus strictly on its high-frequency meaning of writing text.
보다 : To See, Watch, or Look
보다 covers seeing, watching, and looking. It is highly versatile and frequently used for consuming visual media like movies, videos, photos, and news.
Common Combinations
영화를 보다 (to watch a movie)
영상을 보다 (to watch a video)
사진을 보다 (to look at a photo)
Basic Sentence Frame
Target · Verb
[Noun]을/를 · 보다
영화를 봤어요.
사진을 보고 있어요.