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To be unaware of or fail to perceive something, often due to inattention or lack of observation.
그 작은 변화는 아무도 눈치채지 못했어요.
No one noticed the small change.
나는 그의 속마음을 눈치채지 못했어.
I didn't notice his true feelings.
This phrase is commonly used to express that someone did not notice something that was happening or was obvious to others.
This phrase is often used when someone realizes they missed something important or obvious.
The phrase is usually used in informal contexts and can carry a tone of regret or surprise.
Derived from '눈치' (nu-nchi, meaning 'perception' or 'awareness') + '채지 못하다' (chae-ji mothada, meaning 'to not catch' or 'to not perceive').
This phrase is often used in everyday conversations to express that someone missed something that was obvious or important. It can also imply a sense of regret or surprise that something was overlooked.