간 적이 있어요 vs 가 봤어요 vs 가 본 적이 있어요

경험 vs 시도 vs 경험+시도

"-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다" Construction

Definition:

"-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다" is used to indicate that someone has had a particular experience at least once in the past. It focuses on the occurrence of an event or experience.

Usage:

• "-ㄴ 적이 있다" is used with verb stems ending in vowels.

• "-은 적이 있다" is used with verb stems ending in consonants.

Example Sentences:

• "한국에 간 적이 있어요."

  • Translation: "I have been to Korea."

  • Explanation: This indicates that the speaker has had the experience of going to Korea at least once.

• "그 영화를 본 적이 있어요."

  • Translation: "I have seen that movie."

  • Explanation: This indicates that the speaker has had the experience of seeing that movie at least once.

"-아/어 보다" Construction

Definition:

"-아/어 보다" is used to indicate that someone tries or has tried doing something. It can be used to describe an attempt, a trial, or a suggestion to try something.

Usage:

• "-아 보다" is used with verb stems ending in vowels ㅏ or ㅗ.

• "-어 보다" is used with verb stems ending in other vowels.

Example Sentences:

• "김치를 먹어 봤어요."

  • Translation: "I have tried eating kimchi."

  • Explanation: This indicates that the speaker has had the experience of trying kimchi.

• "케이팝을 들어 봤어요."

  • Translation: "I have tried listening to Kpop."

  • Explanation: This indicates that the speaker has had the experience of trying Kpop.

"-아/어 -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다" Construction

Definition:

"-아/어 -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다" combines the trial or attempt nuance of "-아/어 보다" with the experience indication of "-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다." It emphasizes that the person has tried something at least once in the past.

Usage:

• "-아 본 적이 있다" is used with verb stems ending in vowels ㅏ or ㅗ.

• "-어 본 적이 있다" is used with verb stems ending in other vowels.

Example Sentences:

• "한국 음식을 먹어 본 적이 있어요."

  • Translation: "I have tried eating Korean food."

  • Explanation: This indicates that the speaker has had the experience of trying Korean food at least once.

• "스키를 타 본 적이 있어요."

  • Translation: "I have tried skiing."

  • Explanation: This indicates that the speaker has had the experience of trying skiing at least once.

Similarities:

1. Experience: All three structures can indicate past experiences.

   • "-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다": Focuses on having had the experience.

   • "-아/어 보다": Can indicate having tried something, which also implies an experience.

   • "-아/어 -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다": Combines the trial aspect of "-아/어 보다" with the experience focus of "-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다."

Differences:

1. Focus and Nuance:

   • "-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다": Emphasizes the fact that an experience has occurred at least once. It doesn't imply an active attempt or trial.

     • Example: "저는 일본에 간 적이 있어요." (I have been to Japan before.)

   • "-아/어 보다": Emphasizes the act of trying or attempting something. It can also be used to give a suggestion to try something.

     • Example: "일본에 가 봤어요." (I have tried going to Japan/I have been to Japan.)

   • "-아/어 -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다": Emphasizes that the person has tried something at least once. It combines the trial or attempt nuance with the experience.

     • Example: "일본 음식을 먹어 본 적이 있어요." (I have tried eating Japanese food.)

2. Usage in Suggestions:

   • "-아/어 보다" can be used to suggest someone try something, whereas "-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다" and "-아/어 -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다" cannot.

     • Example: "이 음식을 먹어 보세요." (Try this food.)