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Decoded Slug: ~아/어 보다 [a/eo boda] (Try)
Korean Grammar Point
~아/어 보다 [a/eo boda] (Try)
~아/어 보다 [a/eo boda] (Try)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate the action of trying something.
Formation:
Verb Stem + 아/어 보다
Examples:
저는 한국어 공부를 해 보려고 합니다, 재미있을 것 같아요.
Jeoneun hangugeo gongbureul hae boryeogo habnida, jaemiisseul geot gatayo.
I'll try to study Korean, it seems fun.
나는 이제 고기를 먹어 보려고 합니다, 그것이 어떤 맛인지 궁금해요.
Naneun ije gogireul meogeoboryeogo habnida, geugeosi eoddeon matinji gunggeumhaeyo.
I will try eating meat now, I'm curious what it tastes like.
저는 이 새로운 일을 해 보려고 결정했습니다, 도전하는 것이 좋다고 생각합니다.
Jeoneun i saeroun ireul hae boryeogo gyeoljeonghaessseubnida, dojeonhaneun geosi jotdago saenggakhabnida.
I decided to try this new job, I think it's good to challenge.
오늘 첫 가이드 투어를 시도해 보았어요, 그리고 재미있는 경험이었어요.
Oneul cheot gaideu to-ureul sidohae boaesseoyo, geurigo jaemiissneun gyeongheomieosseoyo.
I tried my first guide tour today, and it was a fun experience.
Long explanation:
'~아/어 보다 [a/eo boda]' is a Korean grammar pattern that is used when someone is trying to do something or trying something out for the first time. It can also be used when asking or suggesting someone to try something. In English, the grammar point '~아/어 보다 [a/eo boda]' is similar to 'try'. It is generally used after the verb stem.