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소중한 것을 간과하다
so-jung-han geot-eul gan-gwa-hada
to overlook something valuable
그는 소중한 것을 간과하고 쉽게 포기했다.
He overlooked something valuable and gave up easily.
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To neglect or fail to notice something important or valuable, often due to carelessness or lack of attention.
그들은 소중한 시간을 간과하고 다른 일로 바빴다.
They overlooked precious time and were busy with other things.
소중한 관계를 간과하면 후회할 수 있다.
You may regret it if you overlook an important relationship.
This phrase emphasizes the regret or consequences of neglecting something valuable.
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Usage Context
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express regret or criticism.
Gold Rule
Emphasis on Consequences
The phrase often implies that neglecting something valuable will lead to negative consequences.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '소중한' (valuable) and '간과하다' (to overlook or neglect).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to express regret or criticism when someone fails to appreciate or notice something important.
Word Breakdown
소중한
valuable
adjective것을
thing
noun간과하다
to overlook or neglect
verb한영사전