How do you use ordinary person (일반인) in a sentence?

우리 가족은 모두 일반인입니다. — My family are all ordinary people.

When to use ordinary person in Korean

Q: What does 일반인 mean in Korean?

일반인 means “ordinary person” in Korean. The word "ordinary person" means a regular person, not someone famous or special in a job or role. In Korean, 일반인 is often used when talking about celebrities, experts, or public events. You can use it for everyday people like family members, neighbors, or people in the street.

Korean: 일반인[ il-ban-in ]

When to use it

The word "ordinary person" means a regular person, not someone famous or special in a job or role. In Korean, 일반인 is often used when talking about celebrities, experts, or public events. You can use it for everyday people like family members, neighbors, or people in the street.

Example sentences

우리 가족은 모두 일반인입니다.
My family are all ordinary people.
엄마는 유명인이 아니라 일반인입니다.
My mom is not a celebrity; she is an ordinary person.
우리 학교 축제는 일반인에게도 열려 있어요.
Our school festival is open to ordinary people too.
이 공연은 일반인도 볼 수 있어요.
Ordinary people can watch this show too.
뉴스에서 일반인 인터뷰를 봤어요.
I saw an interview with an ordinary person on the news.
공항 이곳은 일반인 출입이 안 돼요.
Ordinary people cannot enter this area of the airport.