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센스 있다 Sense-it-da

The ability to intuitively grasp the 'unspoken' requirements of a situation, such as anticipating a superior's needs or navigating social dynamics without being explicitly told.

What does 센스 있다 mean?

센스 있다 (Sense-it-da) means: The ability to intuitively grasp the 'unspoken' requirements of a situation, such as anticipating a superior's needs or navigating social dynamics without being explicitly told.

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How it's actually used

  • 김 대리님은 진짜 센스 있다. 회의 때 내가 말하려고 했던 자료를 미리 준비해 주셨어.
    Kim-dae-ri-nim-eun jin-jja sense-it-da. Hoe-ui-ttae nae-ga mal-ha-ryeo-go haet-deon ja-ryo-reul mi-ri jun-bi-hae ju-syeot-seo.
    Assistant Manager Kim has such great sense. He had the documents I was about to mention ready before the meeting.
    💡 Shows that 'sense' is recognized when you save someone else's time or effort.
  • 신입인데 눈치가 빠르고 센스 있어서 일 배우는 속도가 남달라.
    Sin-ib-in-de nun-chi-ga ppa-reu-go sense-it-seo-seo il bae-u-neun sok-do-ga nam-dal-la.
    Even though they're a rookie, their nunchi is fast and they have such sense that they learn the ropes incredibly quickly.
    💡 Connects 'sense' to the ability to pick up on office culture, not just technical tasks.
  • 커피 사 올 때 다들 취향 맞춰서 사 온 거 봐, 완전 센스 있다!
    Keo-pi sa ol ttae da-deul chwi-hyang mat-chwo-seo sa on geo bwa, wan-jeon sense-it-da!
    Look at how they got everyone's coffee order exactly right—they've got such great sense!
    💡 Demonstrates that 'sense' is often about small, thoughtful gestures that make the workplace flow better.

Related words in People & Relationships

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