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"People" in Korean: 사람들
사람들saramdeul
People in Korean is 사람들 (saramdeul). 사람들 explicitly pluralizes 사람; plural marking is often optional when quantity is otherwise clear.
An everyday statement
사람들이 밖에서 기다려요.saramdeuri bakkeseo gidaryeoyo.
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How to pronounce 사람들
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saramdeul
/saɾamtɯl/
사람들 (saramdeul) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 사람들 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"People" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사람들saramdeul | People Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 사람들과 상담saramdeulgwa sangdam | many people A useful combination with 사람들. | A useful combination with 사람들. |
| 사람들을saramdeureul | People (as an object) Use 을 when 사람들 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사람들 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사람들 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
사람들이 밖에서 기다려요.
saramdeuri bakkeseo gidaryeoyo.
People are waiting outside.
This sentence uses 사람들 in the people sense.
- 2A different situation
많은 사람들이 왔어요.
manheun saramdeuri wasseoyo.
Many people came.
This sentence uses 사람들 in the people sense.
- 3A useful question or update
사람들을 어디에서 만났어요?
saramdeureul eodieseo mannasseoyo?
Where did you meet the people?
This sentence uses 사람들 in the people sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사람들
Incorrect: 사람들가 밖에서 기다려요.
Correct: 사람들이 밖에서 기다려요.
When practicing people, use the correct particle or copula after 사람들; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사람들예요.
Correct: 사람들이에요.
When practicing people, when identifying something as 사람들, use 사람들이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사람들 explicitly pluralizes 사람; plural marking is often optional when quantity is otherwise clear. The combination 사람들과 상담 (saramdeulgwa sangdam) means many people.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 사람들
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
사람들이 밖에서 기다려요.
saramdeuri bakkeseo gidaryeoyo.
People are waiting outside.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
많은 사람들이 왔어요.
manheun saramdeuri wasseoyo.
Many people came.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "People" in Korean
What does 사람들 mean in Korean?
People in Korean is 사람들 (saramdeul). 사람들 explicitly pluralizes 사람; plural marking is often optional when quantity is otherwise clear.
How do I use 사람들과 상담?
사람들과 상담 (saramdeulgwa sangdam) means many people. 사람들 explicitly pluralizes 사람; plural marking is often optional when quantity is otherwise clear.
Which object particle goes after 사람들?
The object form is 사람들을 because 사람들 ends in a consonant.
How is 사람들 pronounced?
사람들 (saramdeul) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 사람들 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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