No. 535 in Estonian
lugeda
The Estonian word "lugeda" means "to read."
In a sentence
Ma tahan raamatut lugeda.
I want to read a book.
Here, 'lugeda' functions as an infinitive verb following the verb 'tahan' to express an action, namely reading.
Kas sa oled seda artiklit juba lugeda jõudnud?
Have you managed to read this article already?
In this sentence, 'lugeda' is used as part of a question, where it appears in its infinitive form.
Ma õpin, kuidas eesti keeles lugeda.
I am learning how to read in Estonian.
'Lugeda' is used in the context of describing the action to learn an ability, here, reading.
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