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
집대성하다
B2To collect and combine various things (like theories, information, or works) into a single, comprehensive, and organized whole.
배치되다
B2To 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
B2The 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
B2The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, and strict in following rules or logic. It refers to scientific or logical rigor.
대립
B2A state of opposition or conflict between two or more parties, ideas, or forces. It describes a situation where different interests or viewpoints clash.
급락
B2A sudden and steep decline or drop in value, price, or number. It is used to describe a rapid downward movement in statistics.
양적연구
B2Research that focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data, often using statistical methods to generalize results across a population.
질적연구
B2Research that focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and experiences from the subjects' perspective, often using interviews or observation.
수치화하다
B2To express or represent something in terms of numerical values or numbers.
접점
B2A 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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