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개인적

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '개인적' (gaeinjeok) describes something related to an individual rather than a group or public. It often refers to private matters, personal opinions, or individual circumstances.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '개인적' used when discussing opinions, reasons, or feelings that belong to a single person. It can describe private reasons for actions or emphasize that something is not official or public.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 개인적인 의견 (personal opinion): Used when expressing one's own thoughts.
  • 개인적인 사정 (personal circumstances): Often used to explain absence or inability to participate.
  • 개인적인 시간 (personal time): Refers to time reserved for oneself.

Register and Politeness

'개인적' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is common in written and spoken Korean.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '개인적' with '개인' (individual/person). Remember, '개인적' is an adjective meaning 'personal' or 'private,' while '개인' is a noun meaning 'individual.' Use '개인적' to modify nouns, e.g., 개인적인 생각 (personal thought).

Example Sentences

이 문제는 개인적인 의견일 뿐입니다.

I munjeneun gaeinjeogin uigyeonil ppunimnida.

This issue is just a personal opinion.

개인적인 사정으로 회의에 참석하지 못했습니다.

Gaeinjeogin sajangeuro hoeuie chamseokhaji mothaetseumnida.

I couldn't attend the meeting due to personal reasons.

그는 개인적인 시간을 중요하게 생각합니다.

Geuneun gaeinjeogin siganeul jungyohage saenggakhamnida.

He values his personal time.