Korean word

골라보다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkollaboda

Meaning

  • verbtry picking

Example

옷을 골라봐도 될까요?o seul kol la bwa do toel kka yo

Can I try picking out some clothes?

Illustration for 골라보다 (try picking)

More examples

친구 생일 선물을 골라봐야 해요.chin gu saeng il seon mu reul kol la bwa ya hae yo

I have to try picking out a birthday present for a friend.

Core concept

Comparing possible choices, then making a tentative selection.

Common phrases

  • 책을 골라보다chae geul kol la bo da

    try picking out a book

  • 선물을 골라보다seon mu reul kol la bo da

    try picking out a gift

  • 몇 개를 골라보다myeot kae reul kol la bo da

    try picking out a few

Similar words

고르다koreuda: Selecting one option that fits a preference or requirement.
살펴보다salpyeoboda: Examining something closely to understand its condition and spot problems.
뽑다ppoptta: Selecting and taking one item or candidate out of a group.

Definition in Korean

여러 항목을 비교하거나 시험적으로 골라 보는 동사.yeo reo hang mo geul pi gyo ha geo na si heom jeo geu ro kol la po neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb 골라보다 (golraboda, "try choosing") combines 골라 (golra, "choose") with 보다 (boda, "see or try"), making the idea of trying a choice explicit.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this wording sounds less final than simply choosing and fits suggestions made while options are still being considered.

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