To read
לִקְרֹא
[lik'ro]
📖 Translation
To read
The primary meaning is to perceive written text with one's eyes and understand its content. It is also used in the sense of 'to call' or 'to name' (e.g., what someone is called).
💬 Usage Examples
אֲנִי אוֹהֵב לִקְרֹא סְפָרִים בַּלַּיְלָה.
Ани́ оhэ́v lik'ró sfariḿ balailá.
I love to read books at night.
מַה אַתָּה קוֹרֵא עַכְשָׁיו?
Ma atá koré ahsháv?
What are you reading now?
הַמּוֹרָה קָרְאָה לַתַּלְמִיד לַלּוּחַ.
Hamorá kar'á latalmid́ lalúah.
The teacher called the student to the board.
💡 Memory Tip
You can remember it through the association: 'KRA' (like a cry) - to read, you need to 'summon' the letters.