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Decoded Slug: ~해 보다 [hae boda] (Try to do)
Korean Grammar Point
~해 보다 [hae boda] (Try to do)
~해 보다 [hae boda] (Try to do)
Short explanation:
This grammar point is used to indicate a speaker's intention or experience of attempting to do something.
Formation:
Dictionary form Verb + 보다
Examples:
저는 한 번 한국어로 토론을 해 보려고 합니다, 그러나 어려워서 연습이 필요해요.
Jeoneun han beon hangugeoro toroneul hae boyeogo hamnida, geureona eoryeowoseo yeonseubi piryohae
I'm trying to debate in Korean for the first time, but it's difficult, so I need practice.
많은 사람들이 말하길, 한국음식을 한 번 해 보라고 했어요, 그래서 오늘은 김치찌개를 만들어 봤어요.
Manheun saramdeuli malhagil, hangugeumsigeul han beon hae borago haesseoyo, geuraeseo oneuleun gimchijjigaereul mandeureo bwasseoyo.
Many people told me to try making Korean food once, so today I tried making Kimchi stew.
새로운 프로그램을 사용해 보려고 했지만 너무 복잡해서 포기했어요.
Saeroun peurogeuraemeul sayonghae boryeogo haessjiman neomu bokjabhaeseo pogihayeo.
I tried to use a new program, but it was too complicated so I gave up.
나는 나이가 들어도 새로운 경험을 해 보는 것을 좋아해요, 그래서 자주 여행을 가 보려고 합니다.
Naneun naiga deureodo saeroun gyeongheomeul hae boneun geoseul joahhaeyo, geuraeseo jaju yeohaengeul ga boryeogo hamnida.
Even as I get older, I like to try new experiences, so I try to travel frequently.
Long explanation:
'해 보다 [hae boda]' is a verb ending in Korean that is used when a speaker wants to express trying to do an activity or experiencing something for the first time. It is usually translated as 'tried', 'have a try', or 'try to do' in English. This form is made by attaching '보다' after the verb in its dictionary form.