What does 해봐 mean?
해봐 means "Try it once." in Korean.
How it works here
해봐 is a shortened spoken form of 해 보다, meaning “try doing it.”
Key expression
V-아/어 보다
To encourage or suggest that someone try an action themselves.
해 봐 comes from ‘-아/어 보다’, meaning to try doing something. Adding 한 번 makes the suggestion feel lighter.
When it's used
Used to gently encourage someone who is hesitating to try something once.
The line
한 번 해봐 한 번 해봐
Give it a try. Give it a try.
A light, repeated encouragement to try a new or hesitant action.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 기능은 생각보다 쉬우니까 직접 해봐.
This feature is easier than you think, so try it yourself.
실패해도 괜찮으니 한 번 묶어 봐.
It’s okay if you fail, so try tying it once.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
해봐
한 번 해봐 한 번 해봐
Give it a try. Give it a try.
- Cautiously suggesting that someone fix a mistake
- Encouraging someone to try a new method once
- Hurrying someone so they do not miss the last chance
Show the answer
Encouraging someone to try a new method once
To encourage or suggest that someone try an action themselves. 해 봐 comes from ‘-아/어 보다’, meaning to try doing something. Adding 한 번 makes the suggestion feel lighter.
Other words in this line
- 한
- One
- 한 번
- Once; one time
- 해보다
- To try doing
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