-아/어 보다

보다 (“to see” or “to try”) can be used to form an imperative  -아/어 보다 in casual speech. This construction is used to suggest trying or attempting something.

For example:

이 책을 읽어 봐 → “Try reading this book.”
한번 해 봐 → “Try doing it once.”
조금만 더 다가와 봐 → “Come a little closer.”

This form softens the command, making it sound more like a suggestion or encouragement rather than a direct order