Korean · People & Family
"Person" in Korean: 사람
사람saram
Person in Korean is 사람 (saram). 사람 is a person; 분 is a respectful alternative for referring to a person.
Introducing someone
저분은 사람이에요.jeobuneun saramieyo.
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How to pronounce 사람
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saram
/saɾam/
사람 (saram) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사람 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Person" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사람saram | Person Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 사람과 상담saramgwa sangdam | consultation with a person A useful combination with 사람. | A useful combination with 사람. |
| 사람을sarameul | Person (as an object) Use 을 when 사람 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사람 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사람 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 사람이에요.
jeobuneun saramieyo.
That person is a person.
사람이 marks 사람 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
사람이 여기 있어요.
sarami yeogi isseoyo.
The person is here.
사람이 marks 사람 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
사람과 이야기하고 싶어요.
saramgwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the person.
사람 appears in a complete sentence for person.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사람
Incorrect: 저분은 사람가에요.
Correct: 저분은 사람이에요.
When practicing person, use the correct particle or copula after 사람; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사람예요.
Correct: 사람이에요.
When practicing person, when identifying something as 사람, use 사람이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사람 is a person; 분 is a respectful alternative for referring to a person. The combination 사람과 상담 (saramgwa sangdam) means consultation with a person.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 사람
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 사람이에요.
jeobuneun saramieyo.
That person is a person.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사람이 여기 있어요.
sarami yeogi isseoyo.
The person is here.
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 "Person" in Korean
What does 사람 mean in Korean?
Person in Korean is 사람 (saram). 사람 is a person; 분 is a respectful alternative for referring to a person.
How do I use 사람과 상담?
사람과 상담 (saramgwa sangdam) means consultation with a person. 사람 is a person; 분 is a respectful alternative for referring to a person.
Which object particle goes after 사람?
The object form is 사람을 because 사람 ends in a consonant.
How is 사람 pronounced?
사람 (saram) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사람 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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