Korean Conversation · Level 239
15 words
Korean word
보자
Pronunciation
Romanizationpoja
Meaning
- verbLet's watch
Example
주말에 영화 보자.chu ma re yeong hwa po ja
Let's watch a movie this weekend.
More examples
인터넷에서 짧은 영상 보자.in teo ne se seo jjal beun yeong sang po ja
Let's watch a short video on the internet.
Core concept
A relaxed way to open a shared plan, with the feeling of "shall we do this together".
Common phrases
유튜브로 보자yu tyu beu ro po ja
Let's watch on YouTube
같이 보자ka chi po ja
Let's watch together
잠깐 보자cham kkan po ja
Let's take a quick look
Similar words
보다poda: Looking at or watching something to notice what it shows.
만나다mannada: Coming together with someone for conversation or shared time.
Definition in Korean
같이 무엇을 보자고 하거나 만나자고 가볍게 제안할 때 쓰는 구어체 동사 표현이다.ka chi mu eo seul po ja go ha geo na man na ja go ka byeop kke che an hal ttae sseu neun ku eo che tong sa pyo hyeo ni da
Word origin
보자 (boja, "let's watch") is formed from 보 (bo, "watch") and the suggestion ending 자 (ja, "let's"), creating an inviting proposal for shared action.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear "let's watch" as limited to viewing, but this Korean form can also gently suggest meeting when the situation makes that meaning clear.