When to use personal in Korean
Korean: 개인적[ gae-in-jeok ]
When to use it
"Personal" (개인적) means something belongs to one person or is about that person only. It is often used for private things, like personal questions, personal information, or personal opinions. In school, you may hear it when talking about your own ideas or private matters.
Example sentences
선생님은 개인적인 질문을 하지 않았어요.
The teacher did not ask a personal question.
이 공책은 제 개인적인 메모장이에요.
This notebook is my personal memo book.
저는 친구에게 개인적인 이야기를 했어요.
I told my friend a personal story.
직원은 개인적인 정보를 묻지 않았어요.
The clerk did not ask for personal information.
이 사진은 제 개인적인 추억이에요.
This photo is my personal memory.
그는 공원에서 개인적인 전화를 받았어요.
He got a personal phone call at the park.