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눈썰미 Nun-sseol-mi

Natural observational quickness that lets someone master a task just by watching it done once.

What does 눈썰미 mean?

눈썰미 (Nun-sseol-mi) means: Natural observational quickness that lets someone master a task just by watching it done once.

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How it's actually used

  • 와, 너 눈썰미 진짜 좋다. 그걸 한 번 보고 따라하네?
    Wa, neo nun-sseol-mi jinjja joh-da. Geuge-ol han beon bogo ttarahane?
    Whoa, you've got an amazing eye. You're copying that just from seeing it once?
    💡 The ultimate workplace praise when you master a complex task instantly without a manual.
  • 눈썰미가 있으니까 손재주도 좋네.
    Nun-sseol-mi-ga isseunikka sonjaeju-do johne.
    Since you've got a quick eye, your hand skills are great too.
    💡 Links visual observation directly to physical dexterity—a very common native pairing.
  • 난 눈썰미가 없어서 뭐든 직접 해봐야 해.
    Nan nun-sseol-mi-ga eobseoseo mwodeun jikjeop haebwaya hae.
    I don't have that kind of observational knack, so I have to try everything myself.
    💡 A humble way to admit you can't just learn by watching and need hands-on practice.

Related words in Social Situations

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