Persian · Common Verbs
خواندن
khāndan
To read; to sing
Beginnerverb
Definition
To read — and to sing; āvāz khāndan, to sing a song.
Example
هر شب کتاب میخوانم.
I read a book every night.
Etymology
The verb 'خواندن' (khāndan), meaning 'to read' or 'to sing', is derived from Old Persian and has maintained similar meanings throughout its history, emphasizing both the act of reading literature and the performance of music.
How & Where It’s Used
'خواندن' can be used in formal and informal settings, applicable in both daily conversation and academic discourse. It carries significance in the arts, especially in music and poetry recitals.