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Korean expression

한 번

Said by JEONGHAN (SEVENTEEN)

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What does 한 번 mean?

한 번 means "Just once" in Korean.

How it works here

‘한 번’ adds the suggestion to try the following action one time.

When it's used

Used to lightly suggest trying something together one time.

The line

야 이거 한 번 둘이 해봐 봐

Hey, try doing this together just once.

Casually encouraging two people to try something together.

Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.45 TTT #2 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 이 문장을 한 번 다시 읽어 보세요.

    Please read this sentence once again.

  2. 그 앱은 한 번 설치해 두면 편해요.

    Once you install the app, it’s convenient.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

한 번

야 이거 한 번 둘이 해봐 봐

Hey, try doing this together just once.

  • Firmly denying ever having tried something.
  • Lightly encouraging someone to try something together.
  • Explaining that something has already been done many times.
Show the answer

Lightly encouraging someone to try something together.

Once; one time, often suggesting a trial. ‘한 번’ indicates one occasion and can add the feeling of trying something out.

Other words in this line

이거
This; this thing
둘이
The two of them
하다
To do

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