English–Korean
“local” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyeonjiin
Example
현지인들은 이 축제를 잘 알아요.hyeon ji in deu reun i chuk jje reul chal a ra yo
Locals know this festival well.
How to say “local” in Korean
“Local” in Korean is 현지인 (hyeonjiin).
Someone who knows a place from being born there or living there for a long time.
Example sentences with 현지인
골목에는 현지인 전용 가게가 많아요.kol mo ge neun hyeon ji in cheo nyong ka ge ga ma na yo
There are many shops in the alley that are for locals only.
Tips for using 현지인
- English local can describe anyone who lives nearby, while this Korean noun often suggests firsthand knowledge of the area.