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기회를 놓치고 나서야 깨닫다

gihoe-reul nohchigo naeseoya dareuda
phrase★Intermediate— to realize something only after missing an opportunity
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

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

기회를 잡다phrase
to seize an opportunity
미리 깨닫다phrase
to realize in advance

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

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

⚡Gold Rule

Regretful Context

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

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

기회를 놓치고
after missing an opportunity
phrase
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나서야
only then
phrase
+
깨닫다
to realize
verb
한영사전

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