Nuance Dictionary / Emotions & Feelings
눈에 밟히다 Nune balpida
To have the image of a child or vulnerable loved one constantly float before your eyes because you are worried about leaving them behind.
What does 눈에 밟히다 mean?
눈에 밟히다 (Nune balpida) means: To have the image of a child or vulnerable loved one constantly float before your eyes because you are worried about leaving them behind.
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How it's actually used
- 출근하는 길에 아들이 울던게 눈에 밟혀서 일에 집중이 안 돼.
Chulgeunhaneun gire adeuri uldeon ge nune balpyeoseo ire jipjungi an dwae.
The image of my son crying on my way to work keeps flashing before my eyes, so I can't focus.
💡 Reveals the involuntary, distracting nature of the worry—the mental replay of a loved one's distressed face. - 혼자 계실 엄마 생각하면 종일 눈에 밟혀서 여행도 마음 편히 못 가.
Honja gyesil eomma saenggakhamyeon jongil nune balpyeoseo yeohaengdo maeum pyeonhi mot ga.
When I think of my mom staying home alone, she's on my mind all day, so I can't even enjoy a trip in peace.
💡 Captures the guilt and persistent anxiety tied to leaving a vulnerable family member unattended. - 먼저 자리에 일어났지만 두고 온 강아지가 눈에 밟혀서 마음이 무거웠다.
Meonjo jarie ireonatjiman dugo on gangajiga nune balpyeoseo maeumi mugeowotda.
I left the gathering early, but my heart was heavy because the puppy I left behind kept haunting my mind.
💡 Shows that while it is quintessentially used for children and family, it also extends to anyone or anything deeply dependent on your care.
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