How to say common sense in Korean
Korean: 상식[ sang-sik ]
Meaning
Common sense is the basic knowledge and good judgment that most people have in daily life. In Korean, 상식 can also mean simple general knowledge, like easy facts in a school quiz. You can use it when something is obvious or when talking about things everyone should know.
Example sentences
집에 오면 신발을 벗는 것은 상식이에요.
Taking off your shoes when you come home is common sense.
길을 건널 때 좌우를 보는 것은 상식이에요.
Looking both ways when you cross the street is common sense.
친구가 "그건 상식이야"라고 말했어요.
My friend said, "That's common sense."
마트에서 줄을 서는 것은 상식이에요.
Waiting in line at the store is common sense.
