다른 사람
저는 다른 사람을 도와주고 싶어요.
I want to help another person.
A person who is not oneself or not the person being referred to.
다른 사람이 제 책을 읽었어요.
Another person read my book.
그녀는 다른 사람을 위해 선물을 준비했어요.
She prepared a gift for another person.
Used to contrast with oneself or a previously mentioned person. Can imply a stranger or someone different from the subject.
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations
While 'other person' is accurate, 'another person' flows more naturally in English when referring to a non-specific individual.
Gold Rule
Context matters
The phrase can imply a stranger or someone different from the subject, depending on context. For example, '저는 다른 사람을 도와줬어요' can mean 'I helped a stranger' or 'I helped someone else'.
Word Origin
Composed of '다른' (other, different) + '사람' (person). The phrase is a direct combination of two native Korean words with no foreign influence.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday speech to refer to someone other than oneself or the person being discussed. Often used in contexts like helping others, meeting new people, or distinguishing between individuals.