This is the 1013th most frequent Korean word.
사람들을
"People" (plural form, as an object in a sentence).
'사람들을' is utilized here as the direct object, representing the people seen and greeted.
사람들을 보자마자 인사했어요.
I greeted the people as soon as I saw them.
Here, '사람들을' implies the people who are being invited, serving as the direct object in the sentence.
제가 사람들을 초대했어요.
I invited people.
In this case, '사람들을' indicates the people for whom the seats are prepared, showing the possessive relationship.