단순한 과거 사실 전달과 거기에 더해 개인적인 감정을 표현하고자 할 때

1. I met the CEO. vs. I got to meet the CEO.

I met the CEO
→ A plain statement of fact. You met the CEO.
→ No emotion or emphasis.

I got to meet the CEO
→ Still means you met the CEO, but it emphasizes that it was a special opportunity or privilege.
→ Implies that not everyone gets this chance.
→ Slight sense of gratitude or excitement.


Example difference:

I met the CEO after the meeting. (just a fact)

I got to meet the CEO after the meeting! (you feel lucky or honored)



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2. I didn’t go there. vs. I didn’t get to go there.

I didn’t go there
→ Just means you didn’t go. No deeper implication.

I didn’t get to go there
→ Implies that you wanted to go or were supposed to go, but you couldn’t.
→ There's a sense of regret or disappointment.


Example difference:

I didn’t go there because I changed my mind. (neutral)

I didn’t get to go there because I was sick. (you wanted to go but couldn’t)



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Summary of nuance:

“got to” = had the opportunity to (often with excitement or gratitude)

“didn’t get to” = missed the chance to (often with disappointment or regret)