Korean word

해보다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaeboda

Meaning

  • verbtry

Example

이거 해봐.i geo hae bwa

Try this.

Illustration for 해보다 (try)

More examples

직접 해보면 도움이 될 거예요.chik jjeop hae bo myeon to u mi toel kkeo ye yo

It will help if you try it yourself.

Core concept

Taking an action to find out through experience whether it works or is possible.

Common phrases

  • 한번 해보다han beon hae bo da

    give it a try

  • 직접 해보다chik jjeop hae bo da

    try it yourself

  • 스스로 해보다seu seu ro hae bo da

    try it on your own

Similar words

시도하다sidohada: Making a deliberate attempt to reach a goal or solve a problem.

Definition in Korean

한번 해 보고 경험이나 가능성을 시험해 보는 뜻을 가진 표현han beon hae po go kyeong heo mi na ka neung seong eul si heom hae po neun tteu seul ka jin pyo hyeon

Word origin

It combines the idea of doing with the idea of seeing, and the second verb developed an auxiliary use that adds the meaning of trying an action.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a plan that remains untested, this word highlights actually giving something a go and learning from what happens.

Opposites

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