English–Korean

“try” in Korean

Korean

Also해보다 (haeboda)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsidohada

Example

문제를 해결하기 위해 시도했다.mun je reul hae gyeol ha gi wi hae si do haet tta

I tried to solve the problem.

Illustration for 시도하다 (try)

How to say “try” in Korean

“Try” in Korean is 시도하다 (sidohada).

Taking a deliberate step to see whether an action will work.

Full entry for 시도하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 시도하다

실패했지만 그는 다시 시도했다.sil pae haet jji man keu neun ta si si do haet tta

Although he failed, he tried again.

Tips for using 시도하다

  • In everyday conversation, shorter expressions meaning give it a go often sound more natural, while this verb is common in formal writing and careful speech.

Other Korean words for “try”

이거 해봐.i geo hae bwa

Try this.

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