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먹어 봐

try eating it

→ 먹다
phrase Uncommon #8,866
try eating it An informal way to tell someone to try eating something. The pattern -아/어 보다 means to try doing something; the object can be omitted when it is clear from context.
KO: 이 케이크 정말 맛있어. 먹어 봐!
EN: This cake is really good. Try it!

먹어 봐, 맛있어

Try it—it’s delicious.

— 추억의 마니 (2014)

먹어 봐

Try it.

— 음식남녀 (1994)

먹을 수 있으면 먹어 봐

Try eating it if you can.

— 어느 가족 (2018)

맛있어, 먹어 봐

It's delicious—try some.

— 미스터 헐리웃 (2000)