Korean word

일상생활

Pronunciation

Romanizationilsangsaenghwal

Meaning

  • noundaily life

Example

아파서 일상생활을 못 하고 있다.a pa seo il sang saeng hwa reul mot ha go it tta

Because I'm sick, I can't go about my daily life.

Illustration for 일상생활 (daily life)

More examples

교통사고 후에 일상생활을 다시 시작하기 힘들었다.kyo tong sa go hu e il sang saeng hwa reul ta si si ja ka gi him deu reot tta

After the traffic accident, it was difficult to resume daily life.

Core concept

The complete pattern of ordinary activities that make up a person's day, including home tasks, work, and leisure.

Common phrases

  • 일상생활을 유지하다il sang saeng hwa reul yu ji ha da

    maintain daily life

  • 일상생활에 지장을 주다il sang saeng hwa re chi jang eul chu da

    interfere with daily life

  • 일상생활에 복귀하다il sang saeng hwa re pok kkwi ha da

    return to daily life

Similar words

일상ilsang: The normal rhythm of repeated routines and events from day to day.
생활saenghwal: The way a person meets everyday needs through work, rest, chores, and other activities.

Definition in Korean

개인이 매일 영위하는 집안일·일·여가 등 생활 전반의 활동을 가리키는 말kae i ni mae il yeong wi ha neun chi ba nil il yeo ga teung saeng hwal cheon ba nui hwal dong eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

일상생활 (ilsangsaenghwal, "daily life") combines 일상 (ilsang, "everyday routine") with 생활 (saenghwal, "life and living") to name ordinary living as a whole.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when discussing how illness, injury, or support affects a person's regular activities beyond one specific task.

Opposites

  • 비일상piilsangthe extraordinarynoun

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