보다
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
3 of 5집에서 티비를 봐요.
I watch TV at home.
이 서류를 좀 보십시오.
Please look at these documents.
저것 좀 봐!
Look at that!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Boda: You use your eyes to 'boda'.
Quick Quiz
내일 친구하고 영화를 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 봐요
Examples
집에서 티비를 봐요.
everydayI watch TV at home.
이 서류를 좀 보십시오.
formalPlease look at these documents.
저것 좀 봐!
informalLook at that!
자료를 보고 보고서를 씁니다.
academicI look at the data and write a report.
내일 시험을 봅니다.
businessI am taking an exam tomorrow.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Boda is 'to see/watch' (active), while boida is 'to be seen/visible' (passive).
Usage Notes
Very versatile verb; can mean 'to see', 'to watch', 'to read', 'to meet', or 'to take (exam)'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it only for 'seeing' and forget it's used for 'watching' movies too.
Memory Tip
Boda: You use your eyes to 'boda'.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
내일 친구하고 영화를 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 봐요
Related Grammar Rules
More daily life words
쉬다
A1To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.
아침
A1The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.
숙제하다
A1To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.
점심
A1The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).
저녁
A1The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
마시다
A1To drink or swallow liquid. It can also refer to breathing in air.
만나다
A1To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.
기다리다
A1To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.
이야기하다
A1To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.
듣다
A1To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.
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