English–Korean
“ordinary person” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationilbanin
Example
이 동네에는 일반인이 많아요.i tong ne e neun il ba ni ni ma na yo
There are many ordinary people in this neighborhood.
How to say “ordinary person” in Korean
“Ordinary person” in Korean is 일반인 (ilbanin).
An everyday member of the public who is not defined by a special rank, role, or area of expertise.
Example sentences with 일반인
이 문제는 일반인 수준에서는 어렵다.i mun je neun il ba nin su ju ne seo neun eo ryeop tta
This problem is difficult for the average person.
Tips for using 일반인
- The term has a formal, report-like tone, so everyday conversation often uses more familiar expressions instead.