A1 Idiom Neutral

눈을 감다.

Nuneul gamda.

Close one's eyes.

Practice it

Meaning

To shut one's eyelids.

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Cultural Background

Used to maintain social harmony by ignoring minor faults. Similar concepts exist in Japan and China regarding saving face.

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Context is key

Always check if you mean sleep or ignoring.

Meaning

To shut one's eyelids.

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Context is key

Always check if you mean sleep or ignoring.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct verb.

그의 실수를 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈을 감아주었다

눈을 감아주다 is the standard idiom for overlooking a mistake.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

그의 실수를 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈을 감아주었다

눈을 감아주다 is the standard idiom for overlooking a mistake.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it implies you are complicit.

Related Phrases

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눈을 붙이다

similar

To take a nap

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눈을 뜨다

contrast

To open eyes/realize

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