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눈이 없다

nuni eopda
phrase★Intermediate
formalinformal

To be blind; to lack eyesight.

그 사람은 눈이 없어서 책을 읽을 수 없다.

The person is blind and cannot read books.

💡

This phrase is used to describe someone who is physically blind or lacks eyesight.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

장님phrase
a blind person

💡Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

While '눈이 없다' literally means 'to be blind,' it can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is oblivious or unaware of their surroundings.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Use '눈이 없다' to describe physical blindness. For metaphorical use, ensure the context makes the figurative meaning clear.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a straightforward combination of '눈' (eye) and '없다' (to not exist), literally meaning 'eyes do not exist.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe blindness. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is oblivious or unaware of something.

Word Breakdown

눈
eye
root
+
없다
to not exist
root
한영사전

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