일반인

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Meaning and Usage

"일반인" refers to an ordinary person or the general public, someone who is not a specialist, celebrity, or official. It is often used to distinguish between experts or public figures and everyday people.

Common Contexts

You will see "일반인" used in news, announcements, or conversations to clarify that something applies to or excludes ordinary people. For example, in safety signs or legal contexts, it marks areas or information meant for non-specialists.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 일반인도 (even ordinary people): emphasizes accessibility or inclusion.
  • 일반인 출입 금지 (no entry for general public): used in restricted zones.
  • 일반인과 전문가 (ordinary people and experts): contrasts groups.

Register and Politeness

"일반인" is neutral and formal enough for written and spoken Korean, suitable for news, official documents, and polite conversation.

Learner Tips

Avoid confusing "일반인" with "사람" (person) which is more general. "일반인" specifically highlights the non-specialist or non-celebrity status. Use it when you want to emphasize the ordinary or common nature of people in contrast to a specific group.

Example Sentences

이 문제는 일반인도 쉽게 이해할 수 있도록 설명해야 합니다.

I munjeneun ilbanindo swipge ihaehal su itdorok seolmyeonghaeya hamnida.

This issue should be explained so that even the general public can easily understand it.

그는 연예인이 아니라 일반인입니다.

Geuneun yeonyeinira anira ilbanimnida.

He is not a celebrity but an ordinary person.

일반인 출입 금지 구역입니다.

Ilbanin chulip geumji guyeogimnida.

This is a restricted area where the general public is not allowed.