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Decoded Slug: ~해보다 [haeboda] (Try to)
Korean Grammar Point
~해보다 [haeboda] (Try to)
~해보다 [haeboda] (Try to)
Short explanation:
'해보다 [haeboda]' is used to describe an action that someone has tried or attempted to do.
Formation:
Action Verb Stem + 아/어/해 + 보다
Examples:
나는 새로운 한국 음식을 먹어보려고 노력했지만, 그것은 너무 어려웠어요.
Naneun saeroun hanguk eumsigeul meogeoboryeogo noryeokhaetjiman, geugeoseun neomu eoryeosseoyo.
I tried to eat new Korean food, but it was too difficult.
당신은 이 새로운 언어를 배워보는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
Dangsineun i saeroun eoneoreul baeweoboneun geose daehae eotteoke saengakhayo?
What do you think about trying to learn this new language?
처음에는 읽기가 어려웠지만, 계속 해보니까 서서히 알게 되었어요.
Cheoeum-eneun ilgigiga eoryeosseotjiman, gyesok haebonikka seoseohi alge dweeosseoyo.
Reading was difficult at first, but as I kept trying, I gradually understood.
이번 주말에 새로운 취미를 찾아보는 것은 어떨까요?
Ibeon jumale saeroun chwimireul chajaboneun geoseun eotteolkka yo?
How about trying to find a new hobby this weekend?
Long explanation:
'해보다 [haeboda]' is a verb ending that denotes an attempt or experience of trying something. It is used when one attempts to do something for the first time or when suggesting or advising someone to try something. It is a combination of an action verb and '보다' that adds the meaning of 'try' to the basic verb.