English–Korean
“common sense” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsangsik
Example
그런 행동은 상식에 어긋난다.keu reon haeng dong eun sang si ge eo geun nan da
Such behavior goes against common sense.
How to say “common sense” in Korean
“Common sense” in Korean is 상식 (sangsik).
A shared baseline of practical knowledge and judgment that helps people recognize what is reasonable in everyday social life.
Example sentences with 상식
그의 제안은 상식 수준에서는 받아들이기 어렵다.keu ui che a neun sang sik su ju ne seo neun pa da deu ri gi eo ryeop tta
It is difficult to accept his proposal from a common-sense perspective.
Tips for using 상식
- In Korean discussions, this word often describes an unwritten social standard, so its meaning can depend on the community and situation rather than a fixed universal rule.