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시도
si-do
attempt
그는 새로운 프로젝트를 시도했다.
He attempted a new project.
formal
An effort or action made to achieve a particular result, often with the implication of trying something new or uncertain.
정부가 새로운 정책을 시도했다.
The government attempted a new policy.
그녀는 요리를 처음 시도해 보았다.
She tried cooking for the first time.
Commonly used in formal contexts, such as government actions, scientific experiments, or personal challenges.
Pro Tip
Common Collocation
In Korean, '시도하다' (to attempt) is a frequent collocation. For example, '새로운 방법을 시도하다' means 'to try a new method'.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'시도' is neutral but leans formal. For casual contexts, consider '시험' (test/try) or '노력' (effort).
Word Origin
Combination of '시' (試, meaning 'to try') and '도' (道, meaning 'way/path'). Together, they imply 'trying a method or approach'.
Usage Notes
Used when emphasizing the action of attempting something rather than the outcome. Often paired with verbs like '하다' (to do) to form '시도하다' (to attempt).
Word Breakdown
시
to try
root도
way/path
root한영사전