Korean phrase
일단 ~해 보세요. il dan ~ hae po se yo
Meaning
Please try ___ first
When to use it
This politely asks someone to try an action as a first step. It is a gentle way to make a suggestion, often when offering a possible solution.
Example dialogue
일단 전화해 보세요. il dan cheon hwa hae po se yo
Please try calling first.
네, 바로 해볼게요. ne pa ro hae bol kke yo
Yes, I'll try it right away.