Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
눈에 띄다 Nun-e tti-da
To be physically conspicuous or visually distinct within a group or environment.
What does 눈에 띄다 mean?
눈에 띄다 (Nun-e tti-da) means: To be physically conspicuous or visually distinct within a group or environment.
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How it's actually used
- 이번 신입사원들 중에서 유독 눈에 띄는 사람이 있더라.
I-beon sin-ip-sa-won-deul jung-e-seo yu-dok nun-e tti-neun sa-ram-i it-deo-ra.
There was one person among the new hires who really stood out.
💡 Highlights how the phrase is used to single out an individual from a professional group. - 사람이 너무 많아서 눈에 띄는 옷을 입어야 친구를 찾을 수 있어.
Sa-ram-i neo-mu man-a-seo nun-e tti-neun ot-eul ib-eo-ya chin-gu-reul chat-eul su iss-eo.
There are so many people that you have to wear something that stands out to find your friend.
💡 Demonstrates the practical, functional use of the phrase regarding visibility in a crowd. - 그 카페는 인테리어가 독특해서 골목에서 제일 눈에 띄어.
Geu ka-pe-neun in-te-ri-eo-ga dok-teuk-hae-seo gol-mok-e-seo je-il nun-e tti-eo.
That cafe stands out the most on the street because of its unique interior.
💡 Shows the phrase can apply to objects and architecture, not just people.
Related words in Social Situations
눈이 높다 nun-i nopda폭풍 pok-pung손이 크다 soni keuda숨이 턱 막히다 sumi teok makhida티끌모아 ti-kkeul-mo-a