A1 Idiom Neutral

눈독 들이다.

Nundok deurida.

Covet / Eye greedily.

Meaning

To desire something strongly and look at it with envy.

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Cultural Background

In Korea, it is common to use this phrase when talking about real estate or competitive jobs. It is often used in business to describe market interest in a specific sector.

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Particle usage

Always remember to use '-에' with the target object.

Meaning

To desire something strongly and look at it with envy.

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Particle usage

Always remember to use '-에' with the target object.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct particle.

그는 내 새 카메라___ 눈독을 들인다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The target of the gaze takes the particle '-에'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct particle. Fill Blank A1

그는 내 새 카메라___ 눈독을 들인다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The target of the gaze takes the particle '-에'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it can sound like you want to 'possess' them, which might be creepy. Use with caution.

Related Phrases

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탐내다

synonym

to covet

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눈독

specialized form

the gaze of desire

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