여러분
yeoreobun[jʌ̹ɾʌ̹bun]
In Korean, there are different ways to say "everyone". The default form is 여러분 (yeoreobun). Wiktionary also lists 누구나 (nuguna) and 다들 (dadeul).
Meaning: every person (pron)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 여러분 | yeoreobun | [jʌ̹ɾʌ̹bun] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 누구나 | nuguna | |
| 다들 | dadeul | [ta̠dɯɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 각자 | gakja | [ka̠k̚t͡ɕ͈a̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The Korean language uses different words for "everyone" depending on whether you are addressing a crowd, referring to any person without exception or emphasizing individual actions within a group.
Which one should you use?
여러분 is used when you are addressing a group of people directly, such as during a speech or a formal announcement. 누구나 means "anyone" or "everyone" in the sense of "any person without exception." Finally, 각자 is used when the emphasis is on the individual members of a group acting separately rather than the group as a whole, meaning "each person" or "individually."
How does it change in a sentence?
다들 is the plural form of 다 (all/everything) and is frequently used as a subject in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
yeoreobun
Did you know?
- If you are addressing a group of people older than you, you should avoid using 너희 (you all) and instead use 여러분 to maintain social etiquette.
- The word 여러 in 여러분 means 'various' or 'many', which literally implies a group made up of 'various people'.
- The word 분 in 여러분 is an honorific counter for people. Using it transforms 'various people' into a respectful way to address a crowd.
Examples in context
- 다들 정말 잘 한 것 같아.I think everyone did really well.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 다들 to describe a group's performance.Tatoeba #8533821 by Eunhee, translation #8529544 by CK
- 톰만 빼고 다들 파티에 갔어.Everyone except Tom went to the party.This sentence shows how to use 다들 to describe a group of people attending an event.Tatoeba #4749589 by kimhkng, translation #4013831 by CK
- 누구나 수영할 줄 알아야 한다.Everyone needs to know how to swim.This sentence demonstrates how to use 누구나 to express a requirement for any person.Tatoeba #11115000 by Eunhee, translation #11489686 by camouat
- 모두 여기로 오세요.Everyone, please come here.
- 안녕하세요! 다들 잘 지내셨어요?Hello! How is everyone doing?
- 다들 어디 가고 싶어요?Where does everyone want to go?
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Example conversation
Minjun is introducing a presentation to a group of people.
- 민준 Min-jun여러분, 안녕하세요. 제 발표를 들어주세요.yeoreobun, annyeonghaseyo. je balpyoreul deureojuseyo.Hello everyone. Please listen to my presentation.
- 서연 Seo-yeon준비 많이 하신 것 같아요.junbi mani hasin geot gatayo.It seems like you prepared a lot.
- 민준 Min-jun감사합니다. 여러분, 이제 시작할게요.gamsahamnida. yeoreobun, ije sijakhalgeyo.Thank you. Everyone, I will start now.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 기대하고 있을게요.ne, gidae-hago isseulgeyo.Yes, I'll be looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everyone” translations and entries 여러분, 다들, 각자, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 각자, 다들, 여러분, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
