B1 adjective Neutral

일반적이다

[il.ban.dʑʌk.i.da]

To be common, usual, or applicable to most cases rather than specific ones.

Examples

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보통 사람들에게는 이것이 일반적인 생각이다.

This is a common thought for ordinary people.

2

일반적인 상황에서는 이런 일이 발생하지 않습니다.

In general situations, this kind of thing does not happen.

3

기업들이 사용하는 일반적인 마케팅 전략입니다.

It is a common marketing strategy used by companies.

Word Family

Noun
일반
Adverb
일반적으로
Adjective
일반적이다
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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

1

보통 사람들에게는 이것이 일반적인 생각이다.

everyday

This is a common thought for ordinary people.

2

일반적인 상황에서는 이런 일이 발생하지 않습니다.

formal

In general situations, this kind of thing does not happen.

3

기업들이 사용하는 일반적인 마케팅 전략입니다.

business

It is a common marketing strategy used by companies.

4

그건 너무 일반적인 이야기라 재미없어.

informal

That's such a common story, it's not interesting.

5

일반적인 규칙을 따르는 것이 안전합니다.

academic

It is safe to follow general rules.

Word Family

Noun
일반
Adverb
일반적으로
Adjective
일반적이다

Common Collocations

일반적인 현상 a general phenomenon
일반적인 경우 a general case
일반적으로 말해서 generally speaking
일반적인 상식 common sense
일반적인 경향 a general trend

Common Phrases

일반인

the general public

일반화하다

to generalize

일반 사원

regular employee

Often Confused With

일반적이다 vs 보편적이다

보편적이다 (universal) implies something is true everywhere/always, while 일반적이다 (general) just means it's common or usual.

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Usage Notes

Useful in IELTS Task 2 to introduce a common viewpoint or general trend.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid over-generalizing (일반화) in academic writing without evidence.

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Memory Tip

Il (One) + Ban (Group) = One group/whole group (everything is usually the same).

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean word from 一 (one) and 般 (sort/kind).

Grammar Patterns

~은 일반적이다 일반적으로 ~하다

Quick Quiz

현대인들이 스트레스를 받는 것은 매우 ( ) 현상이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 일반적인

More academic words

집대성하다

B2

To collect and combine various things (like theories, information, or works) into a single, comprehensive, and organized whole.

배치되다

B2

To be contrary to or in opposition with a certain principle, standard, or common sense. (Note: Also means 'to be deployed', but this academic usage is crucial for IELTS).

생명력

B2

The strength or power to survive and continue living or existing. It can refer to biological life or the enduring quality of an idea, culture, or organization.

엄밀성

B2

The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, and strict in following rules or logic. It refers to scientific or logical rigor.

대립

B2

A state of opposition or conflict between two or more parties, ideas, or forces. It describes a situation where different interests or viewpoints clash.

급락

B2

A sudden and steep decline or drop in value, price, or number. It is used to describe a rapid downward movement in statistics.

양적연구

B2

Research that focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data, often using statistical methods to generalize results across a population.

질적연구

B2

Research that focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and experiences from the subjects' perspective, often using interviews or observation.

수치화하다

B2

To express or represent something in terms of numerical values or numbers.

접점

B2

A point where two things meet or intersect. Metaphorically, it refers to a common ground or a point of connection between different ideas or groups.

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