일반적이다
To be common, usual, or applicable to most cases rather than specific ones.
Examples
3 of 5보통 사람들에게는 이것이 일반적인 생각이다.
This is a common thought for ordinary people.
일반적인 상황에서는 이런 일이 발생하지 않습니다.
In general situations, this kind of thing does not happen.
기업들이 사용하는 일반적인 마케팅 전략입니다.
It is a common marketing strategy used by companies.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Il (One) + Ban (Group) = One group/whole group (everything is usually the same).
Quick Quiz
현대인들이 스트레스를 받는 것은 매우 ( ) 현상이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일반적인
Examples
보통 사람들에게는 이것이 일반적인 생각이다.
everydayThis is a common thought for ordinary people.
일반적인 상황에서는 이런 일이 발생하지 않습니다.
formalIn general situations, this kind of thing does not happen.
기업들이 사용하는 일반적인 마케팅 전략입니다.
businessIt is a common marketing strategy used by companies.
그건 너무 일반적인 이야기라 재미없어.
informalThat's such a common story, it's not interesting.
일반적인 규칙을 따르는 것이 안전합니다.
academicIt is safe to follow general rules.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
일반인
the general public
일반화하다
to generalize
일반 사원
regular employee
Often Confused With
보편적이다 (universal) implies something is true everywhere/always, while 일반적이다 (general) just means it's common or usual.
Usage Notes
Useful in IELTS Task 2 to introduce a common viewpoint or general trend.
Common Mistakes
Avoid over-generalizing (일반화) in academic writing without evidence.
Memory Tip
Il (One) + Ban (Group) = One group/whole group (everything is usually the same).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean word from 一 (one) and 般 (sort/kind).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
현대인들이 스트레스를 받는 것은 매우 ( ) 현상이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일반적인
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
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주제
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의의
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정확하다
B1To be correct, exact, and free from error; precise.
고립되다
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