try it
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- 1 try it、give it a try、try and see
A common expression for trying something to see what happens or whether it works. It is also often used as a casual suggestion meaning “give it a try.”
try it、give it a try、try and see
To do or test something and see what result it produces.
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ลองดูซักครั้งจะได้ไม่เสียใจภายหลัง lɔɔŋ duu sák khráŋ cà dâay mây sǐa cay phaay lǎŋ Give it a try so you won't regret it later. ลองดูซักครั้งจะได้ไม่เสียใจภายหลัง details
Learning notes
Explanation
ลอง means “try,” and ดู literally means “look” or “see.” Together, they convey the idea of trying something and seeing what happens. ดู does not necessarily involve physically looking at anything here. A very common pattern is ลอง + verb + ดู, meaning “try doing...” For example, ลองทำดู means “try doing it,” ลองถามดู means “try asking,” and ลองคิดดู means “think about it and see.” When the action is already clear from context, ลองดู can stand alone as “try it” or “give it a try.” It is also commonly used to make a light suggestion or offer advice.
Usage
It is commonly used when trying new food, products, or methods; attempting a possible solution; or suggesting that someone give something a try. It also fits situations where you want to find out whether something is correct, useful, or effective.
Caution
Do not always translate ดู literally as “look.” In the pattern ลอง + verb + ดู, the whole expression means “try doing...” When addressing someone, ลองดูนะ can sound gently encouraging, while ลองดูสิ gives a more direct prompt to try it.
Differences from similar words
1 try it synonyms
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ทดลอง means “experiment” or “test” and is often used for more systematic trials of a method or product. ลองดู is more everyday and casual, like giving something a try.
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ลอง also means “to try.” ลองดู more explicitly suggests trying something and seeing what happens, although the two are often interchangeable in everyday speech.