Hangul syllable bwa

It means “look” or “see”; after another verb, it can mean “try.”

봐 comes from 보다, the Korean verb “to see” or “watch.” Korean adds endings to a verb base; with -아, 보다 becomes 보아, which contracts to 봐.

A 15th-century Korean text already records 보아. Early Hangul writing served literature and royal public messages; 용비어천가, a work praising Joseon’s founding rulers, is one example. The form follows ordinary verb grammar, while Hangul groups letters into syllable blocks.

Someone sent me 봐—what does it mean?

The surrounding grammar and situation settle the reading.

At the start of a line, it can prompt someone to look; after another verb, it can mean “try doing that.” A question may ask whether someone sees something or how it looks, while a closing line can mean “see you.”

봐 is plain, intimate speech and can sound abrupt when politeness is expected. Use 봐요 or 보세요 with someone you address politely; which one fits depends on whether you are stating that you see, asking someone to look, or making a request.

How do I type 봐?

A Korean input method assembles the syllable as you type.

Hangul syllable blocks combine consonant and vowel letters; different fonts can draw the strokes differently without changing the text character.

봐 contracts 보아; 봬 contracts 뵈어, from 뵈다, the deferential verb for seeing or meeting someone you address respectfully. So 내일 봬요 is polite, while 내일 봐 is casual.