Korean Conversation · Level 257
15 words
Korean word
입어보다
Pronunciation
Romanizationibeoboda
Meaning
- verbtry on
Example
그 셔츠를 입어보면 어때요?keu syeo cheu reul i beo bo myeon eo ttae yo
How about trying on that shirt?
More examples
옷을 입어봐도 될까요?o seul i beo bwa do toel kka yo
May I try on clothes?
Core concept
Putting on clothing to check its fit and how it looks before deciding to wear or buy it.
Common phrases
옷을 입어보다o seul i beo bo da
try on clothes
한 번 입어보다han peon i beo bo da
try on once
사이즈를 입어보다sa i jeu reul i beo bo da
try on for size
Similar words
입다iptta: Wearing clothes on the body as part of dressing or keeping warm.
신어보다sineoboda: Testing a shoe on the foot by wearing it and walking to check the feel.
써보다sseoboda: Testing a hat or glasses by wearing them to see whether they suit the face.
Definition in Korean
옷이나 액세서리를 실제로 입어 보고 사이즈나 어울림을 확인하는 동사.o si na aek sse seo ri reul sil je ro i beo po go sa i jeu na eo ul li meul hwa gin ha neun tong sa
Word origin
It combines the Korean verb for wearing with an auxiliary meaning to try doing something, creating the sense of trying clothing by wearing it.
Usage tips
- In a clothing store, this word focuses on checking fit or appearance, not simply putting on clothes as part of getting dressed.