TOPIK · Level 362
15 words
Korean word
개개인
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaegaein
Meaning
- nouneach individual
Example
개개인의 의견을 존중해야 한다.kae gae i nui ui gyeo neul chon jung hae ya han da
We must respect each individual's opinion.
More examples
개개인별로 준비물을 챙겨 오세요.kae gae in byeol lo chun bi mu reul chaeng gyeo o se yo
Please bring your own supplies.
Core concept
People viewed one by one as separate members of a group.
Common phrases
개개인별로kae gae in byeol lo
individually
개개인 간의 차이kae gae in ka nui cha i
differences between individuals
개개인의 선택kae gae i nui seon taek
each individual's choice
Similar words
개인kaein: A single human being considered apart from a group or organization.
각자kakjja: Each person treated as an individual unit rather than as one group.
각각kakkkak: Multiple people or things considered one at a time as separate units.
Definition in Korean
각 사람을 따로따로 분리해 지칭할 때 쓰는 명사.kak sa ra meul tta ro tta ro pul li hae chi ching hal ttae sseu neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word combines a repeated form meaning each one with the Sino Korean element meaning person, strengthening the idea of one person at a time.
Usage tips
- English learners can remember that this word focuses on every person separately, so it often appears when individual opinions, rights, or differences matter.
Opposites
- 공동체kongdongchecommunitynoun
Related words
- 개인정보kaeinjeongbopersonal informationnoun
- 개인적kaeinjeokpersonaladjective