Korean word

첫눈에

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonnune

Meaning

  • adverbat first sight

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.

Illustration for 첫눈에 (at first sight)

More examples

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.

Core concept

The first moment of seeing something is enough for recognition or an immediate impression to take shape.

Common phrases

  • 첫눈에 꽂히다cheon nu ne kko chi da

    be drawn to at first sight

  • 첫눈에 끌리다cheon nu ne kkeul li da

    be attracted to at first sight

Similar words

한눈에hannune: The whole picture or main point becomes clear at a glance.

Definition in Korean

처음 보이는 것을 보고 바로 알아차리거나 인상이 형성되는 상황을 가리키는 부사.cheo eum po i neun keo seul po go pa ro a ra cha ri geo na in sang i hyeong seong doe neun sang hwang eul ka ri ki neun pu sa

Word origin

The expression joins the Korean ideas of first and eye or sight with a particle meaning at, giving the image of something happening on the first look.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often describes a quick judgment about a person as well as immediate recognition, so it is not limited to romantic situations.

Opposites

  • 이후에ihueafterwardadverb

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