1130. try on 입어보다, 신어보다

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1130. try on 입어보다, 신어보다

= test before buying.

= put on a dress or other garment to judge it's fit and appearance.

? 몸에 살짝 붙여(on) 보니(try) →입어보다의 뜻.

? try out - 충분히 시험해 보다 (= test)

․ Try this on and see how you look in it.

(이것을 한 번 입어보고 어떤가 보게나.)

․ Would you like to try this jacket on for size, sir?

(이 웃옷이 맞는지 한번 입어보시지요?)

․ George tried on some new shoes, but they were too small.

(조지는 새로운 신발들을 신어보았지만 너무 작았다.)

․ I would try this dress on if I were you. (내가 너라면 이 옷을 한 번 입어볼텐데.)