Human in Korean 🇰🇷

인간 info.

Tips to Remember:
• The word 인간 is romanized as “ingan.” Think of it as “in” (as in “inside”) and “gan” which sounds like “can” so you might picture a human as someone who “can” do things.
• Remember that 인간 refers to “human” in a broad, philosophical sense, which can help distinguish it from the more commonly used 사람 (saram) for “person.”

Explanations:
• 인간 (ingan) means “human” or “human being” and is used when discussing what it means to be human, often in a broader, sometimes existential context.
• It can appear in academic or literary contexts when referring to humanity or human nature.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
• 사람 (saram): More commonly used in everyday language for “person” or “human.”
• 휴먼 (hyumun): A loanword from English “human,” sometimes used in advertising or stylistic contexts.

Alternate Meanings (Including Slang):
• In casual usage, referring to someone as “저 인간” (“jeo ingan”) can sometimes carry a dismissive or ironic tone, implying “that guy” or questioning someone’s nature.
• Occasionally, it may be used to emphasize the inherent qualities or flaws of being human, especially when discussing ethical or moral topics.

Examples of Sentences:
• 그는 착한 인간이다. (Geuneun chakan inganida.) – He is a kind human.
• 모든 인간은 평등하다. (Modeun inganeun pyeongdeunghada.) – All humans are equal.
• 인간의 본질에 대해 고민해 보자. (Inganeui bonjire daehae gominhae boja.) – Let’s ponder the essence of being human.

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