Korean word

눈빛

Pronunciation

Romanizationnunbit

Meaning

  • noungaze

Example

그녀는 눈빛으로 고마움을 전했다.keu nyeo neun nun bi cheu ro ko ma u meul cheon haet tta

She expressed her thanks with her gaze.

Illustration for 눈빛 (gaze)

More examples

두 사람은 말없이 눈빛을 주고받았다.tu sa ra meun ma reop ssi nun bi cheul chu go ba dat tta

The two silently exchanged looks.

Core concept

A silent message carried in the eyes, colored by the person's feelings.

Common phrases

  • 눈빛으로 말하다nun bi cheu ro mal ha da

    speak with one's gaze

  • 눈빛을 주고받다nun bi cheul chu go bat tta

    exchange looks

  • 눈빛이 마주치다nun bi chi ma ju chi da

    meet each other's gaze

Similar words

시선siseon: The direction in which the eyes or face are turned toward something.
눈길nungil: A brief look directed toward a person or thing.
표정pyojeong: A facial expression that shows an inner feeling or mood.

Definition in Korean

눈빛은 말 대신 눈으로 상대에게 전하는 느낌이나 뜻이다.nun bi cheun mal tae sin nu neu ro sang dae e ge cheon ha neun neu kki mi na tteu si da

Word origin

The word combines 눈 (nun, "eye") and 빛 (bit, "light"), using light in the eyes as a metaphor for feeling shown without words.

Usage tips

  • Its meaning is often decided by the surrounding action and relationship, so the same silent signal may suggest warmth, nervousness, or suspicion.

Other meanings

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