같은 사람
the same person그는 나의 같은 사람이다.
He is the same person as me.
Someone who is identical or equivalent to another in identity, role, or characteristics.
우리는 같은 사람에 대해 이야기하고 있어요.
We are talking about the same person.
그는 나와 같은 사람이다.
He is the same person as me.
Often used to emphasize identity or equivalence in context.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use '같은 사람' to clarify that you are referring to the same individual as someone else, especially in discussions or descriptions.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
Unlike idioms, '같은 사람' is a literal phrase. It does not carry metaphorical or idiomatic meanings beyond its direct translation.
Word Origin
Composed of '같다' (to be the same) and '사람' (person), forming a compound phrase meaning 'the same person' in a literal sense.
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to someone identical or equivalent to another. Common in everyday conversation and written Korean.