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눈치 빠르게 보다

nunchi bakkeuji boda
phrase★Intermediate— to be quick to notice or perceive things
informal

To be perceptive or quick to notice subtle cues, changes, or social dynamics in a situation.

그녀는 눈치를 빠르게 보아서 친구의 기분 변화를 금방 알아챘다.

She noticed her friend's mood change quickly because she's perceptive.

그 직원은 눈치를 빠르게 보아서 상사의 기분을 잘 파악하고 행동했다.

The employee noticed his boss's mood quickly and acted accordingly.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is socially astute or quick to pick up on social cues.

Collocations

눈치 빠르게quick to notice눈치를 보다to notice

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

눈치 없이 보다phrase
to be oblivious
눈치 보여phrase
to be perceptive

💡Pro Tip

Social Context

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is good at reading social situations or understanding others' feelings.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Social Settings

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is quick to notice social cues, such as changes in mood or atmosphere.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '눈치' (nunchi, meaning 'perception' or 'sense of the situation') and '빠르게 보다' (quickly see), emphasizing quick perception.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in social contexts to describe someone who is observant and quick to pick up on subtle cues or changes in their environment or relationships.

Word Breakdown

눈치
perception, sense of the situation
root
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빠르게
quickly
adverb
+
보다
to see, to notice
verb
한영사전

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