Nuance Dictionary / People & Relationships
손발이 맞다 sonbari majda
The state of two or more people operating with such intuitive, synchronized efficiency that they function as a single unit.
What does 손발이 맞다 mean?
손발이 맞다 (sonbari majda) means: The state of two or more people operating with such intuitive, synchronized efficiency that they function as a single unit.
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How it's actually used
- 김 대리랑은 워낙 손발이 잘 맞아서 따로 말 안 해도 알아서 척척이야.
Gim daerirang-eun wonak sonbari jal majaseo ttaro mal an haedo araseo cheokcheogiya.
Kim and I are so in sync that we handle everything perfectly without even needing to talk.
💡 Shows how the term implies a 'telepathic' level of coordination. - 이번 프로젝트는 팀원들끼리 손발이 안 맞아서 고생 좀 했어요.
Ibeon peurojekteu-neun timeondeul-kkiri sonbari an majaseo gosaeng jom haesseoyo.
We struggled with this project because the team just couldn't get into a rhythm together.
💡 Demonstrates the negative usage: when the 'rhythm' is broken, the work becomes a chore. - 사장님, 저랑 손발 한번 제대로 맞춰보시죠!
Sajangnim, jeorang sonbal hanbeon jedaero matchwobosijyo!
Boss, let’s show them how well we can work in sync!
💡 Highlights the ambitious, proactive tone used to suggest a powerful new partnership.
Related words in People & Relationships
썸남 sseom-nam썸녀 sseom-nyeo여사친 yeo-sa-chin손길 son-gil뒷모습 dwit-mo-seup