A1 verb Neutral

보다

[poda]

To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.

Examples

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1

집에서 티비를 봐요.

I watch TV at home.

2

이 서류를 좀 보십시오.

Please look at these documents.

3

저것 좀 봐!

Look at that!

Word Family

Noun
보기
Verb
보다
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Memory Tip

Boda: You use your eyes to 'boda'.

Quick Quiz

내일 친구하고 영화를 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 봐요

Examples

1

집에서 티비를 봐요.

everyday

I watch TV at home.

2

이 서류를 좀 보십시오.

formal

Please look at these documents.

3

저것 좀 봐!

informal

Look at that!

4

자료를 보고 보고서를 씁니다.

academic

I look at the data and write a report.

5

내일 시험을 봅니다.

business

I am taking an exam tomorrow.

Word Family

Noun
보기
Verb
보다

Common Collocations

영화를 보다 to watch a movie
시험을 보다 to take an exam
거울을 보다 to look in the mirror
책을 보다 to read/look at a book
장을 보다 to go grocery shopping

Common Phrases

두고 보세요

Just wait and see

보고 싶어요

I miss you / I want to see

한번 보세요

Have a look

Often Confused With

보다 vs 보이다

Boda is 'to see/watch' (active), while boida is 'to be seen/visible' (passive).

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Usage Notes

Very versatile verb; can mean 'to see', 'to watch', 'to read', 'to meet', or 'to take (exam)'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it only for 'seeing' and forget it's used for 'watching' movies too.

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Memory Tip

Boda: You use your eyes to 'boda'.

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Word Origin

Native Korean word.

Grammar Patterns

-를 보다 -아/어 보다 (try doing)

Quick Quiz

내일 친구하고 영화를 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 봐요

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