사바사 (sabasa)
What 사바사 means
It depends on the person.
When Koreans use it
Emphasize individual differences rather than a rule that applies to everyone.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 혼자 여행하면 외로울까?
B: 사바사지.
English
A: Is solo travel lonely?
B: Depends on the person.
Use it with care
A Korean adaptation of the case-by-case pattern using 사람.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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