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Korean frequency list

No. 155 in Korean

사람이

"사람이" means "person" or "human," with the subject marker "-이" attached.

In a sentence

  • 사람이 많아서 자리가 없어요.

    There are so many people that there are no seats available.

    The word "사람이" here is the subject indicating 'the people' who are many.

  • 사람이 뭐 이런 걸 만드나요?

    Does a person create something like this?

    The word "사람이" represents the subject, asking if 'a person' made this.

  • 사람이 사는 이유는 무엇일까요?

    What could be the reason why people live?

    The word "사람이" is used as the subject, questioning 'the reason why people live.'

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