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How do you say "to try" in Korean?
시도하다
sidohada
In Korean, "to try" is 시도하다.
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Pronunciation
Shee-do-hah-duh. Four syllables. The 'shee' is like 'shi' in 'shin'.
Writing and usage
Four syllable blocks: 시-도-하-다. Means attempt and the hada suffix.
Example sentence
나는 시도했어요.
I tried.
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How to remember 시도하다
Sidohada sounds like testing something out, the rhythm of trying.
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Questions about 시도하다
How do you say "to try" in Korean?
In Korean, "to try" is 시도하다. It is a noun.
How is 시도하다 written in Korean?
Four syllable blocks: 시-도-하-다. Means attempt and the hada suffix.
How is 시도하다 used in a sentence?
Use 시도하다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 시도했어요. (I tried.).
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