Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Even though 'everyone' refers to many people, it is grammatically singular and always takes a singular verb like 'does' or 'wants'.
- Treat 'everyone' as a single unit: 'Everyone does' (not 'do').
- Use the -s form for present tense verbs: 'Everyone likes' (not 'like').
- In questions, use 'Does' instead of 'Do': 'Does everyone have a seat?'
Overview
everyone과 같은 부정대명사(Indefinite Pronouns)의 '수 일치' 문제입니다.everyone은 '모든 사람'을 뜻하므로 당연히 여러 명, 즉 복수(Plural)라고 느껴집니다. 하지만 영어 문법의 세계에서 everyone은 철저하게 단수(Singular)로 취급됩니다. 그래서 everyone do가 아니라 everyone does가 정답이 되는 것이죠.everyone이 단수인지, 그리고 실생활에서 어떻게 자연스럽게 사용할 수 있는지 완벽하게 파헤쳐 보겠습니다.everyone은 '모든 사람'을 의미하지만, 문법적으로는 그 사람들을 하나의 '집합적 단위' 혹은 '개별적인 한 명 한 명'으로 묶어서 봅니다. 마치 한국어에서 '우리 팀은 강하다'라고 할 때, 팀원 여러 명을 말하지만 '팀'이라는 단어 자체는 하나인 것과 비슷합니다.everyone은 다음과 같은 단수 부정대명사 그룹에 속합니다:-one으로 끝나는 단어:everyone,someone,anyone,no one-body로 끝나는 단어:everybody,somebody,anybody,nobody-thing으로 끝나는 단어:everything,something,anything,nothing- 기타:
each,another,either,neither
he, she, it과 똑같은 동사 변화를 따릅니다. 현재 시제에서 동사에 -s나 -es를 붙여야 한다는 뜻이죠.Everyone | works | is | has | does |Somebody | knows | is | has | does |He / She / It | works | is | has | does |They / We | work | are | have | do |everyone은 they가 아니라 he나 she와 똑같은 줄에 서 있습니다. 이것을 기억하는 가장 쉬운 방법은 단어 끝에 붙은 -one이나 -body에 집중하는 것입니다. one은 '하나'이고, body는 '몸체 하나'를 의미하죠? 그래서 단수라고 생각하면 훨씬 쉽습니다.-s나 -es를 붙이는 것을 절대 잊지 마세요.- 패턴:
Everyone/Somebody + 동사-s/-es Everyone loves a good story.(모두가 좋은 이야기를 좋아합니다.)Everything happens for a reason.(모든 일에는 이유가 있습니다.)Somebody needs to fix this.(누군가 이것을 고쳐야 합니다.)
do의 단수 형태인 does를 빌려와야 합니다. do not이 아니라 does not (doesn't)를 사용합니다.- 패턴:
Everyone + does not (doesn't) + 동사원형 Everyone doesn't like spicy food.(모두가 매운 음식을 좋아하는 것은 아닙니다.)Somebody doesn't want to go.(누군가는 가고 싶어 하지 않습니다.)
No one이나 Nobody 자체가 부정의 의미를 담고 있을 때는 doesn't를 쓰지 않고 긍정 형태의 동사를 씁니다.No one knows the truth.(아무도 진실을 모릅니다.) - *No one doesn't know*라고 하지 않습니다.
Does를 둡니다.- 패턴:
Does + everyone/anyone + 동사원형? Does everyone have their coffee?(모두 커피 가지고 계신가요?)Does anyone know where the bathroom is?(화장실이 어디인지 아시는 분 있나요?)
Everyone understands. | Everyone is here. |Everyone doesn't understand. | Everyone isn't here. |Does everyone understand? | Is everyone here? |everyone을 주어로 자주 사용합니다.Everyone wants to be happy.(누구나 행복해지기를 원합니다.)In this digital age, everyone uses a smartphone.(이 디지털 시대에, 모든 이들이 스마트폰을 사용합니다.)
Everyone is expected to arrive by 9 AM.(모두 오전 9시까지 도착해야 합니다.)Has everyone submitted the report?(모두 보고서를 제출했나요?)
somebody, anybody 등을 사용합니다.Somebody is knocking on the door.(누군가 문을 두드리고 있어요.)If anyone calls, tell them I'm busy.(누구한테 전화 오면, 저 바쁘다고 전해주세요.)
no one이나 nobody를 사용합니다.Nobody likes to wait in long lines.(아무도 긴 줄에서 기다리는 걸 좋아하지 않죠.)No one is perfect.(완벽한 사람은 없습니다.)
they와 동일시하기 때문에 발생하는 오류입니다.- 틀린 예:
Everyone are happy.(X) - 옳은 예:
Everyone is happy.(O) - 이유: 한국어 '모두'는 복수 개념이 강하지만, 영어
everyone은 형태상 단수임을 기억해야 합니다.
their 때문에 헷갈리는 경우his or her 대신 성 중립적인 their를 쓰는 것이 일반적입니다. 이때 뒤에 나오는 their를 보고 주어도 복수라고 착각하는 경우가 많습니다.- 틀린 예:
Everyone have their own problems.(X) - 옳은 예:
Everyone has their own problems.(O) - 이유: 동사의 형태는 바로 앞의 주어(
everyone)에 맞춰야지, 뒤에 나오는 소유격(their)에 맞추는 것이 아닙니다.
Everyone is ready, aren't they?처럼 부가 의문문에서는 they를 씁니다. 이걸 보고 어? they를 쓰니까 앞에도 복수 동사를 써야 하는 거 아냐?라고 생각할 수 있습니다.- 설명: 부가 의문문은 문법적 규칙보다 '의미적 의미'를 따라가는 경향이 있습니다. 하지만 본 문장의 주어와 동사는 반드시 단수 일치를 지켜야 합니다.
Everyone are ready라고 말하는 원어민은 없습니다.
No one과 부정어 중복 사용- 틀린 예:
No one doesn't know.(X) - 옳은 예:
No one knows.(O) - 이유: 영어에서 이중 부정은 긍정이 되거나 비문법적인 문장이 됩니다.
No one자체가 이미 '아무도 ~않다'라는 부정어를 포함하고 있으므로 동사는 긍정형을 써야 합니다.
everyone과 비슷해 보이지만 다른 규칙을 가진 단어들과 비교해 보겠습니다.Everyone | 단수 | Everyone is invited. |All (people) | 복수 | All the people are invited. |Both | 복수 | Both are correct. |Each | 단수 | Each student has a book. |Many | 복수 | Many believe it's true. |Everyone vs AllEveryone은 항상 단수 동사를 취하지만, All은 뒤에 오는 명사에 따라 달라집니다. 사람들을 뜻하는 All the people은 복수 취급을 합니다.Everyone is here.(O)All the people are here.(O)All is well.(모든 것이 잘 돌아가고 있다 - 사물/상황을 뜻할 때는 단수 가능)
Everyone과 Everybody의 차이점이 뭔가요?everyone이 everybody보다 약간 더 격식 있는(formal) 느낌을 줍니다. 글을 쓸 때는 everyone을 더 자주 쓰고, 친구들과 말할 때는 everybody를 더 많이 쓰는 경향이 있습니다. 둘 다 똑같이 단수 취급을 합니다.Everyone are라고 말하는 원어민을 본 것 같죠?No one은 왜 두 단어로 쓰나요?Everyone, Someone, Anyone은 한 단어로 붙여 쓰지만, No one은 전통적으로 두 단어로 띄어 씁니다. Noone이라고 붙여 쓰면 발음이 '눈'처럼 보일 수 있기 때문이라는 설이 있습니다. 최근에는 붙여 쓰는 경우도 간혹 보이지만, 여전히 띄어 쓰는 것이 표준입니다.Everyone 뒤에 their를 써도 문법적으로 틀린 게 아닌가요?Everyone has his or her own book처럼 쓰는 것이 정석이었습니다. 하지만 his or her가 너무 길고 번거롭기 때문에, 현대 영어에서는 단수 everyone을 their로 받는 것이 완전히 정착되었습니다. 이를 'Singular They'라고 부르며, 이제는 공식적인 문서에서도 널리 허용됩니다. 다만 동사만큼은 여전히 단수(has, is)를 써야 한다는 점을 잊지 마세요!Present Simple Agreement with 'Everyone'
| Verb Type | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
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To Do
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Everyone does
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Everyone doesn't
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Does everyone...?
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To Be
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Everyone is
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Everyone isn't
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Is everyone...?
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To Have
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Everyone has
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Everyone doesn't have
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Does everyone have...?
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Regular (e.g., Work)
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Everyone works
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Everyone doesn't work
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Does everyone work...?
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To Go
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Everyone goes
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Everyone doesn't go
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Does everyone go...?
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
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Everyone is
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Everyone's
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Very common in speech (e.g., Everyone's here).
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Everyone has
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Everyone's
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Only when 'has' is an auxiliary (e.g., Everyone's finished).
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Everyone does not
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Everyone doesn't
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Standard for negative sentences.
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Meanings
The word 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun used to refer to all people in a group. Despite its plural meaning, it is treated as a singular noun for grammatical agreement.
General Group Reference
Referring to all members of a group collectively as a single entity.
“Everyone knows the answer.”
“Everyone has arrived at the party.”
Formal Inclusion
Used in formal announcements or documents to ensure no one is excluded.
“Everyone is required to sign the waiver.”
“Everyone must present their ID at the gate.”
Emphasis on Individual Responsibility
Focusing on the fact that every individual person within a group has a specific role.
“Everyone does their own laundry here.”
“Everyone brings a different perspective to the table.”
Reference Table
| 주어 종류 | 예시 주어 | 동사 형태 (현재 시제) | 예시 문장 |
|---|---|---|---|
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부정 대명사
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everyone
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does / is / has
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Everyone does their best.
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부정 대명사
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everybody
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does / is / has
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Everybody is ready.
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부정 대명사
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someone
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does / is / has
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Someone has my pen.
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부정 대명사
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no one
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does / is / has
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No one knows the answer.
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복수 명사
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students
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do / are / have
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The students do their homework.
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집합 명사 (단수 의미)
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the team
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does / is / has
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The team does well.
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
Does everyone possess the necessary materials? (Meeting or hangout)
Does everyone have what they need? (Meeting or hangout)
Everyone ready? (Meeting or hangout)
Everyone good? (Meeting or hangout)
'Everyone'의 단수 세계
문법 규칙
- 항상 a singular verb
- ~처럼 취급 he/she/it
흔한 동사
- does e.g., Everyone does their best
- is e.g., Everyone is happy
- has e.g., Everyone has a chance
핵심 대비
- 복수처럼 느껴지지만 but IS singular
- ~와 같지 않음 all people / many students
소유격
- 자주 사용 'their' (gender-neutral)
- 피해야 할 것 'his or her'
단수 vs. 복수 주어-동사 일치
'Everyone' 동사 일치 흐름도
주어가 부정 대명사인가요? (예: 'everyone', 'somebody', 'no one')
부정 대명사 동사 형태
단수 (부정 대명사)
- • everyone does
- • everybody is
- • someone has
- • no one walks
- • anybody calls
복수 (기타)
- • they do
- • students are
- • people have
- • friends walk
- • partners call
수준별 예문
Everyone is here.
Todo el mundo está aquí.
Everyone likes cake.
A todos les gusta el pastel.
Does everyone have a chair?
¿Todos tienen una silla?
Everyone has a name.
Todos tienen un nombre.
Everyone does the same work.
Todos hacen el mismo trabajo.
Everyone wants to go home.
Todos quieren irse a casa.
Does everyone know the rules?
¿Todos conocen las reglas?
Everyone was tired after the walk.
Todos estaban cansados después de la caminata.
Everyone does their own research before buying a car.
Cada uno hace su propia investigación antes de comprar un coche.
Not everyone agrees with the new policy.
No todos están de acuerdo con la nueva política.
Everyone has to submit the report by Friday.
Todos tienen que entregar el informe para el viernes.
Does everyone feel comfortable with this decision?
¿Se sienten todos cómodos con esta decisión?
Everyone seems to be ignoring the elephant in the room.
Todos parecen estar ignorando lo obvio.
Everyone who attends the seminar receives a handbook.
Todos los que asisten al seminario reciben un manual.
Hardly everyone understands the complexity of the issue.
Casi nadie entiende la complejidad del asunto.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.
Todos tienen derecho a su propia opinión, pero no a sus propios hechos.
It is imperative that everyone do their utmost to succeed.
Es imperativo que todos hagan todo lo posible para tener éxito.
Everyone, it seems, has a price at which they will compromise.
Parece que todo el mundo tiene un precio al que transigirá.
Should everyone decide to leave at once, the exit will be blocked.
Si todos decidieran irse a la vez, la salida se bloquearía.
Everyone but the most cynical was moved by the performance.
Todos, excepto los más cínicos, se sintieron conmovidos por la actuación.
The notion that everyone possesses an innate moral compass is widely debated.
La noción de que todos poseen una brújula moral innata es ampliamente debatida.
Everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, deserves quality healthcare.
Todos, independientemente de su estatus socioeconómico, merecen una atención médica de calidad.
To suggest that everyone be treated as a monolith is a reductionist fallacy.
Sugerir que todos sean tratados como un monolito es una falacia reduccionista.
Everyone has within them the capacity for both great good and great evil.
Todos tienen dentro de sí la capacidad tanto para el gran bien como para el gran mal.
혼동하기 쉬운
Both refer to a total group, but 'everyone' is singular and 'all' is plural.
'Everyone' refers to people; 'Every one' refers to individual items in a group.
Learners think they have different grammar.
자주 하는 실수
Everyone are happy.
Everyone is happy.
Everyone have a car.
Everyone has a car.
Do everyone know?
Does everyone know?
Everyone like music.
Everyone likes music.
Everyone don't like it.
Everyone doesn't like it.
Everyone were there.
Everyone was there.
Everyone do their work.
Everyone does their work.
Everyone who live here know.
Everyone who lives here knows.
Not everyone do that.
Not everyone does that.
Everyone do as they please.
Everyone does as they please.
문장 패턴
Does everyone ___?
Everyone ___ their ___.
Not everyone ___ that ___.
Everyone who ___ also ___.
Real World Usage
Does everyone want to grab dinner?
Everyone on my team has a specific role.
Everyone's talking about the new movie!
Does everyone want their own drink?
Everyone is required to show their passport.
Everyone knows the deadline is tomorrow.
'everyone'을 '한 명'으로 생각하기
He does his homework.(그는 숙제를 한다.)
의미에 속지 마세요!
Everyone is happy. (모두 행복하다.)'everyone'과 'their'를 함께 쓰기
Everyone does their homework.(모두 숙제를 한다.)
정확한 표현으로 신뢰도 높이기
Everyone understands the policy.(모두 정책을 이해한다.)
Smart Tips
Stop and think of the word 'is'. 'Everyone is' should be your default phrase.
Always start with 'Does everyone...'. It's a perfect, ready-to-use formula.
Check every instance of 'everyone' to ensure the following verb has an -s.
Don't let the plural 'their' trick you into changing the verb to plural.
발음
The 's' sound in 'does'
In 'does', the 's' is pronounced like a /z/.
Linking 'Everyone' and 'is'
When saying 'Everyone is', the words often link together: 'Every-wuh-niz'.
Question Intonation
Does everyone know? ↗
Rising intonation at the end of the question.
암기하기
기억법
Everyone ends in 'ONE', so it acts like 'ONE' person.
시각적 연상
Imagine a huge crowd of people all standing inside a single, giant hula-hoop. Even though there are many people, they are all contained in ONE circle.
Rhyme
Everyone is just like one; use an -s and you are done!
Story
Once there was a king who addressed a crowd of a thousand. He said, 'Everyone is my subject!' He used 'is' because he saw the crowd as one single kingdom, not many separate people.
Word Web
챌린지
Look around the room or think of your office. Write 5 sentences starting with 'Everyone...' describing what people are doing right now. Check that every verb has an -s!
문화 노트
The use of 'they/their' with 'everyone' is now the standard way to be gender-neutral. In the past, people said 'Everyone does his best', but this is now considered outdated or sexist.
British speakers sometimes use plural verbs with collective nouns (like 'the team are'), but with 'everyone', they still strictly use the singular 'is/does'.
In some dialects, you might hear 'everyone' replaced by 'everybody' or 'all y'all', but 'everyone does' remains the standard for formal and neutral speech.
From Middle English 'every' (each) + 'one' (single person).
대화 시작하기
Does everyone in your family speak English?
Does everyone in your country like the same kind of food?
Does everyone have the right to free healthcare?
Does everyone who works hard eventually succeed?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
Everyone ___ to arrive early for the online meeting.
Find and fix the mistake:
Does everyone understand the new policy or do they have questions?
Choose the correct sentence:
일상적인 활동을 묘사하기 위해 'everyone'을 사용하여 현재 시제로 문장을 작성하세요.
Answer starts with: ["E...
Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesEveryone ___ to be happy today.
Why ___ everyone look so tired?
Find and fix the mistake:
Everyone have their own locker.
everyone / the / does / answer / know / ?
1. Everyone, 2. All the people
A: Is the meeting ready? B: Yes, everyone ___ waiting.
Select the correct one:
Everyone / not / like / spicy food.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesSomeone ___ left their backpack in the lecture hall.
Everyone are excited for the holiday party next week.
올바른 문장을 고르세요:
'모든 사람은 독특한 재능을 가지고 있다'를 'everyone'을 사용하여 어떻게 표현할까요?
이 단어들을 배열하여 문장을 만드세요:
주어와 올바른 동사 형태를 연결하세요:
Nobody ___ what the future holds.
Do everyone prefer the black or the blue hoodie?
올바른 문장을 고르세요:
'모두 식사를 마쳤나요?'라고 정중하게 묻는 질문을 작성하세요.
이 단어들을 배열하여 문장을 만드세요:
대명사와 질문 시작 단어를 연결하세요:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Grammatically, 'everyone' focuses on the members of a group as a single unit. Think of it as 'every single one'.
Only in the subjunctive mood (e.g., 'I suggest that everyone do their part') or in very specific dialects, but in 99% of cases, it's 'everyone does'.
No, they are grammatically identical. 'Everyone' is slightly more common in writing, while 'everybody' is common in speech.
In modern English, 'their' is the most common and natural choice to be inclusive and gender-neutral.
Yes! All pronouns ending in -one or -body (someone, anyone, nobody, etc.) are singular.
'Everyone' is for people. 'Every one' (two words) is for things and is usually followed by 'of'. Both are singular.
It is 'Everyone's' (with an apostrophe) for possession or as a contraction of 'everyone is'. There is no such word as 'everyones'.
Sometimes in very informal speech, native speakers make mistakes or use 'notional agreement', but it is considered incorrect in any formal context.
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In Other Languages
Todo el mundo / Todos
Spanish has a common plural alternative ('todos') that English lacks for this specific pronoun.
Tout le monde
The logic is identical; both languages treat the 'world/one' as a singular unit.
Jeder / Alle
German uses 'Alle' much more frequently than English uses 'All' for people.
みんな (Minna)
English requires a specific verb ending (-s) that does not exist in Japanese.
كل واحد (Kullu wahid)
Arabic has complex rules for collective nouns that don't always map to English.
大家 (Dàjiā)
The -s ending is a purely grammatical requirement in English with no equivalent in Chinese.
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