laD

/lɑɖ/
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To take meaning from written words or symbols.

Examples

  • wej paq DalaD'a'?
    Haven't you read the book yet?
  • ghItlh vIghItlhta'bogh DalaD'a'?
    Will you read my manuscript?
  • tlhIngan Hol vIlaD.
    I read Klingon.
  • QInvam yIlaD.
    Read this message.
  • DaH mu'meywIj tIlaD.
    Now read my words.

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Meanings

Reading written material

verb
communication
neutral
To understand written words, signs, or a text by looking at them.

Examples

  • ghItlh vIghItlhta'bogh DalaD'a'?
    Will you read my manuscript?
  • wej paq DalaD'a'?
    Haven't you read the book yet?
  • DaH mu'meywIj tIlaD.
    Now read my words.
  • tlhIngan Hol vIlaD.
    I read Klingon.
  • QInvam yIlaD.
    Read this message.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does laD mean?

laD means to read written words, a message, a book, or another text.

How is laD pronounced?

laD is pronounced /lɑɖ/, ending with the Klingon retroflex D.

Does laD take an object?

Yes. laD is transitive, so the book, message, words, or other material being read normally comes before the verb.

How do you command someone to laD something?

Use yIlaD for one object and tIlaD for several objects, whether the command is addressed to one person or more than one.

Does laD show past, present, or future time?

Not by itself. laD has no tense, so context and time words show when the reading happens, while suffixes can mark whether it is complete or continuing.

What is the difference between laD and HaD?

laD is to read written material. HaD is to study it, which may involve more than reading.

What is the difference between laD and ghItlh?

laD is to read, while ghItlh is to write, mark, or engrave.

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