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사생활

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '사생활' means 'private life' or 'personal life.' It refers to aspects of a person's life that are not public or professional, such as family, hobbies, and personal time.

Common Contexts

This word is often used when discussing privacy, especially for public figures or in situations where personal boundaries are important. For example, celebrities often emphasize the need to protect their 사생활 from media intrusion.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 사생활 보호 (protection of private life): Used when talking about safeguarding one's privacy.
  • 사생활 침해 (invasion of privacy): Refers to unauthorized intrusion into someone's private life.
  • 사생활을 존중하다 (to respect private life): Common phrase emphasizing respect for personal boundaries.

Register and Politeness

'사생활' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It appears frequently in news, conversations about privacy rights, and legal discussions.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '사생활' with '생활' (life, daily life). Remember, '사생활' specifically refers to the private or personal aspects of life, not daily routines or general living conditions.

Example Sentences

유명인들은 사생활 보호가 매우 중요하다.

Yumyeongindeureun sasaenghwal boho ga maeu jungyohada.

For celebrities, protecting their private life is very important.

사생활을 침해하지 말아 주세요.

Sasaenghwareul chimhae haji mara juseyo.

Please do not invade my private life.

사생활과 업무는 분리하는 것이 좋다.

Sasaenghwal gwa eobmuneun bunri haneun geosi jota.

It is good to separate private life and work.