Korean Conversation · Level 255
15 words
Korean word
신어보다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsineoboda
Meaning
- verbtry on
Example
한 번 신어볼게요.han peon si neo bol kke yo
I'll try them on once.
More examples
매장에서 운동화를 신어봐도 될까요?mae jang e seo un dong hwa reul si neo bwa do toel kka yo
May I try the sneakers on at the store?
Core concept
A brief test of how a shoe feels while it is on the foot.
Common phrases
매장에서 신어보다mae jang e seo si neo bo da
try on shoes at the store
운동화를 신어보다un dong hwa reul si neo bo da
try on sneakers
한 번 더 신어보다han peon teo si neo bo da
try on one more time
Similar words
신다sintta: Wear footwear on the feet so walking or moving is possible.
입어보다ibeoboda: Put on clothing briefly to check its size and appearance.
벗다peottta: Remove clothing or an accessory that is being worn.
Definition in Korean
신어보다는 신발을 잠깐 신고 걸어보며 착용감이나 크기를 시험해 보는 동사si neo bo da neun sin ba reul cham kkan sin go keo reo bo myeo cha gyong ga mi na keu gi reul si heom hae po neun tong sa
Word origin
This verb joins the Korean verb for wearing shoes to an auxiliary meaning try, creating the idea of wearing shoes briefly to test them.
Usage tips
- A natural store conversation can use this word before asking for a different size or style.