English–Korean
“at first sight” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonnune
Example
저는 첫눈에 그 사람을 알아봤어요.cheo neun cheon nu ne keu sa ra meul a ra bwa sseo yo
I recognized that person at first sight.
How to say “at first sight” in Korean
“At first sight” in Korean is 첫눈에 (cheonnune).
The first moment of seeing something is enough for recognition or an immediate impression to take shape.
Example sentences with 첫눈에
가게 안에서 그 가방이 첫눈에 꽂혔어요.ka ge a ne seo keu ka bang i cheon nu ne kko chyeo sseo yo
That bag caught my eye as soon as I saw it in the store.
Tips for using 첫눈에
- In conversation, it often describes a quick judgment about a person as well as immediate recognition, so it is not limited to romantic situations.