기회를 놓치고 나서야 깨닫다

gihoe-reul nohchigo naeseoya dareuda

to realize something only after missing an opportunity

그 제안을 거절하고 나서야 그 중요성을 깨달았다.

I realized the importance of that offer only after rejecting it.

informal

To understand or become aware of something important only after failing to seize an opportunity.

시험을 준비하지 않고 나서야 공부의 중요성을 깨달았다.

I only realized the importance of studying after failing the exam.

그 사람을 놓치고 나서야 그의 진가를 깨달았다.

I only realized his true worth after letting him go.

This phrase emphasizes regret or a belated understanding of something valuable.

Collocations

기회를 놓치고after missing an opportunity나서야 깨닫다only then realize

to seize an opportunity

to realize in advance

This phrase is often used in reflective or regretful contexts, such as after making a mistake or missing a chance.

This phrase is typically used when someone realizes the value of something only after losing it.

Derived from the combination of '기회를 놓치다' (to miss an opportunity) and '깨닫다' (to realize).

This phrase is often used to express regret or a lesson learned too late.

기회를 놓치고

after missing an opportunity

phrase

나서야

only then

phrase

깨닫다

to realize

verb

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