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Korean idiom be sharp

날 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 서다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 날(이) 서다
  • 날이 서다
  • 날 서다

English rendering be sharp Literal translation: “an edge stands”

Meaning 1

연장의 날이 날카로워지다.

For a tool’s edge to become sharp.

Dictionary example 1

숫돌에 갈아 날이 선 칼.

A knife sharpened on a whetstone.
Meaning 2

성격이나 표현, 판단력 따위가 날카롭다.

For temperament, expression, judgment, or the like to be sharp.

Dictionary example 1

그의 말은 날이 서고 조리가 분명하다.

His words are incisive and clearly reasoned.
Meaning 3

바람 따위의 기세가 세차다.

For the force of wind or the like to be fierce.

Dictionary example 1

겨울이라 그런지 바람에 날이 섰다.

Perhaps because it was winter, the wind had a biting edge.

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“날이 서다” — be sharp: For a tool’s edge to become sharp.
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