Korean phrase
참여해 보고 싶었어요. cha myeo hae po go si peo sseo yo
Meaning
I wanted to try taking part
When to use it
This means that the speaker wanted to join an activity. It is a gentle way to share an earlier wish and may open the way to a future chance.
Example dialogue
사실 처음부터 참여해 보고 싶었어요. sa sil cheo eum bu teo cha myeo hae po go si peo sseo yo
Actually, I wanted to try taking part from the start.
그래? 그럼 다음에는 꼭 같이 가자. keu rae keu reom ta eu me neun kkok ka chi ka ja
Really? Then let's be sure to go together next time.