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Public vs Private in Korean
Need to talk about space in Korean? Use these words when you want to be clear 👇 🔴 공공 [gong-gong] - Public
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 공공 | gong-gong | Public |
| 사적 | sa-jeog | Private |
How these words work together
This chart shows the difference between public and private in Korean. '공공' means something that belongs to or is shared by the community, like public spaces or services. '사적' refers to something personal or private, like private property or personal matters. Understanding these words helps you talk about shared versus personal things in Korean.
Example sentences
공공 도서관에서 책을 빌릴 수 있어요.
You can borrow books at the public library.
사적인 이야기는 친구에게만 해요.
I only share private stories with my friends.
공공 장소에서는 조용히 해야 합니다.
You should be quiet in public places.
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