Meaning
"Have you tried"는 영어에서 누군가에게 특정한 경험을 해봤는지 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 문장은 현재완료형으로 구성되어 있으며, 과거에 어떤 행동을 해본 적이 있는지를 묻고 있습니다.
예를 들어, "Have you tried the new restaurant?"라고 물으면 "새로운 레스토랑에 가본 적이 있나요?"라는 의미가 됩니다. 이 표현은 상대방의 경험을 확인하고, 그 경험에 대해 이야기를 나누고 싶을 때 유용합니다.
Have you tried는 주로 새로운 것, 경험, 음식, 활동 등을 추천하거나, 그에 대해 의견을 나누고 싶을 때 자주 사용됩니다. 이 표현을 사용하면 상대방이 무엇을 경험했는지 자연스럽게 대화를 이끌어갈 수 있습니다.
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!
하지만 정말 흥미롭게 들리네요!
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?
같이 다이빙해볼래요?
Yes, I have.
It sounds like so much fun.
정말 재미있을 것 같아요.
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?
뇌에 좋은가요?
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.
저는 보통 스케이트 공원에 갈 때 이것들을 착용해요.
Do you mean that you skateboard?
Yea, have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 2
I want to do something different on the weekend.
Any ideas?
어떤 아이디어가 있을까요?
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.
하지만 시도해보고 싶어요.
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?
맛있는 한식 추천해주실 수 있나요?
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?
