사회적
sahoejeok
The English word 'social' is translated into Korean as 사회적 (sahoejeok).
사회적 is used to describe things that are related to society or social structures, such as social issues or social animals.
Meaning: extroverted or outgoing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 사회 (society) and the suffix -적, which turns a noun into an adjective meaning '-ic' or '-al'.
Which one should you use?
There is an important distinction between terms: 사회적 refers to things related to society or social structures, whereas 사교적인 is the more natural term used to describe a person who is extroverted, sociable or outgoing.
How do you pronounce it?
sahoejeok
Did you know?
- The word 사회 ('society') is also used in Korea to refer to the 'moderator' or 'emcee' of an event, as they are the one managing the social flow.
- In Korea, there is a distinct cultural concept called 눈치 ('nunchi'), which is the 'social' ability to read a room or gauge others' moods without words.
- While 사회적 describes structural society, Koreans often use the term 인싸 ('in-ssa') to describe someone who is 'social' in the sense of being popular or part of the inner circle.
Examples in context
- 그건 사회적인 문제야.It's a social problem.This sentence shows how to use 사회적 to describe a social problem.Tatoeba #8363242 by Eunhee, translation #3214498 by CM
- 이거 사회적인 문제야?Is it a social problem?This sentence is a question about whether something is a social problem using 사회적.Tatoeba #8363243 by Eunhee, translation #3214500 by CM
- 토끼는 사회적 동물이야.Rabbits are social animals.This sentence uses 사회적 to describe animals that are social in nature.Tatoeba #8363241 by Eunhee, translation #4494120 by CK
- 사회적 문제Social issue
- 사회운동 참여Participation in social movements
- 소셜 미디어Social media
- 사교적인 사람Social person
- 인싸들과 함께With the insiders (popular people)
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about one of their personalities.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨는 성격이 정말 사회적이에요.Jieun ssineun seonggyeogi jeongmal sahoejeogieyo.Jieun, you have a very social personality.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말요? 저는 낯을 많이 가려요.Jeongmallyo? Jeoneun nacheul mani garyeoyo.Really? I'm actually quite shy with strangers.
- 도현 Do-hyeon아니에요. 누구와도 잘 어울리잖아요.Anieyo. Nuguwado jal eoulrijanayo.No, you get along well with everyone.
- 지은 Ji-eun칭찬해 줘서 고마워요, 도현 씨.Chingchanhae jwoseo gomawoyo, Dohyeon ssi.Thank you for the compliment, Dohyun.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
