Meaning
「Have you tried」は英語で何かを試したことがあるかどうかを尋ねる表現です。このフレーズは、過去の経験について質問する際に使われます。たとえば、新しいレストランや方法、製品を勧めるときによく使われます。「Have you tried the new restaurant?」というように使われ、これは「新しいレストランに行ったことがありますか？」という意味です。
この表現は、現在完了形を使っています。現在完了形とは、過去に行った行動が現在に影響を与えていることを示す時制です。したがって、「Have you tried」は「今までに試したことがあるか？」というニュアンスを持ちます。
また、何かを提案する際にも使われることがあります。例えば、「Have you tried turning it off and on again?」は「電源を切って入れ直してみましたか？」という意味で、問題解決のための提案をしているのです。
このように、日常会話で非常に便利な表現ですので、ぜひ使ってみてください。
Today's Sentences
- Have you tried skydiving?
- Have you tried rock climbing?
- Have you tried skateboarding?
- Have you tried playing pickleball?
- Have you tried eating Korean food?
- Writer's Note
01
Have you tried skydiving?
Situation 1
I’m not sure what kind of activities I can do on vacation.
Have you tried skydiving?
No, I haven’t.
But that sounds really exciting!
でも、それは本当に面白そうですね！
Even if it’s the first and last time, I think you should try it at least once.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of what to do this summer.
Have you tried skydiving?
Do you wanna try a dive together?
一緒にダイブを試してみませんか？
Yes, I have.
It sounds like so much fun.
とても楽しそうですね。
I’ll reserve a time slot for us.
02
Have you tried rock climbing?
Situation 1
I think I need a new hobby.
Why do you need a new hobby?
I’ve been kinda getting bored of swimming lately.
Have you tried rock climbing?
Situation 2
Ever since the car accident, my doctor has encouraged me to do activities that help mental health.
Have you tried rock climbing?
No, I haven’t.
Is it good for the brain?
脳に良いのでしょうか。
Well, there’s actually a lot of problem solving involved in the sport.
03
Have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 1
I really like your sneakers.
Thanks.
I usually wear these when I go to the skate park.
私は普段、スケートパークに行くときにこれを着ています。
Do you mean that you skateboard?
Yea, have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 2
I want to do something different on the weekend.
Any ideas?
何かアイデアはありますか？
Have you tried skateboarding?
I’ve never actually learnt how to ride but I do have a small skateboard at home.
Let’s go to the park and I’ll teach you!
04
Have you tried playing pickleball?
Situation 1
I hurt my wrist playing tennis last year.
Have you tried playing pickleball?
No, I haven’t.
But I’d love to try.
でも、ぜひ試してみたいです。
It’s really fun and very similar to tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
Situation 2
Gosh, my wrist hurts so much after playing tennis.
Have you tried playing pickleball?
No, I haven’t but a lot of my friends are into it.
The racket and ball is a lot lighter compared to the tennis racket.
05
Have you tried eating Korean food?
Situation 1
What should we have for lunch?
Have you tried eating Korean food?
No, I haven’t yet.
I love Korean BBQ, it’s really good and includes a lot of fresh vegetables on the side.
Situation 2
I can’t decide on a restaurant for tonight.
Have you tried eating Korean food?
No, I haven’t.
Any recommendations for good Korean cuisine?
おすすめの韓国料理はありますか？
I always go to the one downtown.
Writer's Note
Use "Have you tried" to ask if someone has had a specific experience at any point in their life.
Here are some more examples:
- Have you tried playing the guitar?
- Have you tried learning another language?
- Have you tried meeting new people?
- Have you tried traveling alone?
- Have you ever tried waterskiing?
- Have you ever tried speed reading?
- Have you ever tried fasting?
