Significado
To suddenly become alert and listen intently.
Contexto cultural
Koreans often use body-part idioms to express emotions. Listening is considered a more active, respectful, and important skill than in some Western cultures.
Use it with '소식'
It sounds very natural to say '귀가 번쩍 뜨이는 소식' (news that makes my ears perk up).
Significado
To suddenly become alert and listen intently.
Use it with '소식'
It sounds very natural to say '귀가 번쩍 뜨이는 소식' (news that makes my ears perk up).
Teste-se
Which situation is best for this phrase?
When do you use '귀가 번쩍 뜨이다'?
It describes sudden interest.
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Recursos visuais
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1 exerciciosWhen do you use '귀가 번쩍 뜨이다'?
It describes sudden interest.
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Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasUsually no. It is for exciting or interesting news.
Frases relacionadas
귀가 솔깃하다
synonymTo be tempted by what one hears.
귀를 기울이다
similarTo listen carefully.
