You see in Korean 🇰🇷

너는 봐 info.

Tips for Remembering:
• Recognize that “봐” comes from the verb “보다” meaning “to see” or “to look.” You can remember it by associating the sound “bwa” with “behold” or “look.”
• “너는” means “you” with the topic marker “는,” emphasizing the subject. This construction is used in informal, conversational settings.

Explanation:
• “너는 봐” is a casual, conversational way to say “you see” or “look” when drawing someone’s attention.
• The phrase is informal and can be used to emphasize a point, as in “see what I mean” or “look at this.”

Other Words with a Similar Meaning:
• “보아라” – another imperative form of “보다” that is slightly more forceful/formal.
• “보세요” – a polite imperative form used in more respectful situations.
• “한번 봐” – “take a look” which adds “한번” (once) for a softer suggestion.

Conjugations of the Verb “보다” (to see):
• Infinitive: 보다 (bo-da)
• Present Tense:
 – Declarative (informal): 봐 (bwa)  [as used in “너는 봐”]
 – Declarative (polite): 봐요 (bwayo)
 – Declarative (formal): 봅니다 (bomnida)
• Past Tense:
 – Informal: 봤어 (bwasseo)
 – Polite: 봤어요 (bwasseoyo)
 – Formal: 봤습니다 (bwasseumnida)
• Future Tense:
 – Informal: 볼 거야 (bol geoya)
 – Polite: 볼 거예요 (bol geoeyo)
 – Formal: 볼 것입니다 (bol geosimnida)
• Imperative:
 – Informal: 봐 (bwa)
 – Polite: 보세요 (boseyo)
 – More commanding/formal: 보아라 (boara)

Example Sentences:
1. 너는 봐, 이 그림은 내가 직접 그린 거야.
  Romanization: Neoneun bwa, i geurimeun naega jikjeop geurin geoya.
  Meaning: “You see, this painting is something I drew myself.”

2. 친구야, 너는 봐, 이런 기회는 흔치 않아.
  Romanization: Chinguyah, neoneun bwa, ireon gihoeneun heunchi anha.
  Meaning: “Hey friend, you see, opportunities like this don’t come often.”

3. 너는 봐, 지금이 바로 우리가 시작할 때야.
  Romanization: Neoneun bwa, jigeumi baro uriga sijakhal ttaeya.
  Meaning: “You see, now is exactly the time for us to start.”

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