A1 Idiom Neutral

눈썰미가 좋다

nunseolmi-ga johda

to be quick to notice / good at imitation

Meaning

To have a keen eye for detail or be skilled at learning by observation.

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Cultural Background

Highly valued in apprenticeships. Similar to 'quick study' in English.

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Use it as a compliment

Koreans love being told they have good '눈썰미'.

Meaning

To have a keen eye for detail or be skilled at learning by observation.

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Use it as a compliment

Koreans love being told they have good '눈썰미'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

그는 ______ 좋아서 금방 배웠다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈썰미가

눈썰미가 좋다 is the correct idiom for learning by watching.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

그는 ______ 좋아서 금방 배웠다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 눈썰미가

눈썰미가 좋다 is the correct idiom for learning by watching.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's for practical skills.

Related Phrases

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눈치가 빠르다

similar

Quick-witted

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