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눈을 붙이다

nuneul buchida [누늘 부치다]

눈 좀 붙여요 · 잠깐 눈을 붙였어요 · 눈을 붙이세요

to get some sleep, to grab a nap (lit. to stick the eyes together)

Example

피곤하면 이동하는 동안 잠깐 눈을 붙이세요.

If you're tired, get some sleep for a bit on the way.

Word parts

The eyelids are 'stuck together' (붙이다 'to attach') — closing your eyes for a short sleep.

Good to know

Usually a short sleep: 잠깐, 좀 or 한숨 눈을 붙이다. 붙이다 is pronounced [부치다].