Vocabulary

살펴보다

Look over carefully

Meaning

살펴보다 means to examine, observe closely, or check the condition of something.

Why this form?

보다 "seul" means "to look" (e.g., : 상처를 봐요. — Look at the wound.) ;
살펴보다 emphasizes careful review ;
확인하다 on verifying a fact. (e.g., : 서류를 확인해요. — Check the documents.)

Examples

나는 내 몸을 살펴본다. — I examine my body.

서류를 잘 살펴보세요. — Carefully review the documents.

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