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Look vs Check in Korean
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How these words work together
Both '보다' and '확인하다' are verbs related to seeing or checking something in Korean. '보다' means 'to look' or 'to see' and is used when you simply observe or watch something. '확인하다' means 'to check' or 'to confirm' and is used when you want to verify or make sure of something. These verbs help express different ways of using your eyes in daily situations.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 보다 | boda | Look |
| 확인하다 | hwaginhada | Check |
Example sentences
저는 매일 아침 뉴스를 봐요.
I watch the news every morning.
비행기 표를 다시 확인하세요.
Please check your plane ticket again.
창문 밖을 봐요. 날씨가 좋아요.
Look outside the window. The weather is nice.
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