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-아/어 보다

Beginner · TOPIK IExpressionForms: -아 보다 · -어 보다 · -여 보다

An expression used to indicate that one does the act mentioned in the preceding statement, as a test.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to indicate that one does the act mentioned in the preceding statement, as a test.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 행동을 시험 삼아 함을 나타내는 표현.

  2. 2

    An expression used to indicate that one experienced the act mentioned in the preceding statement earlier.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 행동을 이전에 경험했음을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • There's a big event in the square today, so come and have a look.

  • Don't just say you don't want a blind date; meet him first and see what kind of person he is.

  • It's been advertised so much lately that I got curious and tried buying that cosmetic too.

  • Mom, it looks like the department store is having a sale on jeans.

    Really? Then pick out one you like.

  • Jisu has never ridden a bicycle.

  • Seunggyu has never even been to Jeju Island, let alone abroad.