To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.

To interpret or understand something, such as a sign or instructions.

पढ़ना

English Usage: I love to read novels on weekends.

Hindi Usage: मुझे सप्ताहांत पर उपन्यास पढ़ना पसंद है।

To perform the act of reading aloud.

उच्चारण करना

English Usage: The teacher asked me to read the passage aloud to the class.

Hindi Usage: शिक्षक ने मुझसे कक्षा में पाठ को ऊंचा पढ़ने के लिए कहा।

An act of reading something, often referring to a written text.

पढ़ाई

English Usage: After a long day, I enjoyed a quiet read in the garden.

Hindi Usage: एक लंबे दिन के बाद, मुझे बगीचे में शांत पढ़ाई का आनंद आया।