To learn more about Korean numbers, check out my other lesson here .
Next, you’ll need to talk about your work or occupation in Korean.
All you need is the word for your occupation and “imnida.”
Here are some other common occupations you can stick in:
If your Korean is pretty good, Koreans will want to know about how you learned their language. So, that’s where this and the next phrase come in.
If you’re interested in learning Korean, I recommend some lessons below — check em out.
I feel like noone reads the last parts. Do they?
Well, if you made it down here…
You learned two ways to introduce yourself in Korean. One was formal. One was casual. Let’s review them one more time but in roman letters. You may not know the alphabet ( Hangul) yet.
You can also listen to this extra 3-minute long audio lesson.
Now, what if you want a whole Korean introduction speech? Here’s your Korean self introduction script you might want to use.
Annyeonghaseyo? Jeoneun (name) -imnida. Cheoeum boepgesseumnida. (place) eseo wasseumnida. ( Age) sal imnida. (occupation) -imnida. (time duration) dong-an gonbu-haesseumnida. (place/location) eseo baewosseumnida.
Now you know how to introduce yourself in Korean!
The first thing any beginner Korean learner needs is an introduction. Why? Because who the hell are you? Where are you from? Why are you learning Korean & why should anyone care? If you got this far, you should now have a full script about yourself to use in conversations.
So, what do you do now?
– The Main Junkie
P.S. I highly recommend this for Korean learners.
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Ulysess-imnida
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Shivali-imnida
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Faith-imnida.
Annyeonghaseo? Jeoneun Isabella- imnida.
why is this so hard for meee
Annyeonghaseyo Jeoneun Sara imnida
안녕하세요! 저는 레니 입니다. 처음 뵙겠습니다. 캐나다 서 왔습니다. 열셋 살 입니다. 학생입니다. 저는 재미로 한국어를 배우고 있습니다 ㅋㅋ 집에서 배웠습니다. 안녕하세요~ ^^
Anyeong. Felliandy-ya, bangawo
this lesson helpful thank you, I finally know how to introduce myself properly
Annyeonghaseyo Janeun Jake- imnida..hoju esseo waseumnida, yeol daseot sal imnida
Annyeong hasayo! Siren-ya bangawo! I’m starting to learn korean, I can speak English and Chinese fluently and I’m in late french immersion Since I know Chinese it’ll help me learn kanji for japanese, it’s easier to pick up Cantonese , and I know French so it can help me with Spanish or Italian
How can you combine these sentences like when you want to say: Hello my name is blabla I´m a 163 year old student from happyland
thank you for this lesson, it’s really helpful
안녕하세요? / 저는 (智 淑 달)입니다. / 처음 뵙겠습니다.미국서 왔습니다.(19/열아홉 살) 살 입니다.나는 대학생입니다.나는 1 년 미만 동안 한국어를 배우고있다.혼자서 한국어를 배웠어요.
Tell me informal and formal hello
안녕하세요, 저는 니 니 입 니나. 저는 한국말 잘 못해요 ,미안해요.
can someone please traslate this for me:(romanized + hangul translation)could u also break down the words in romaniztion…
“hello.my name is mina .i live in seoul .i am 13 yrs old. my hobby is to dance,sing and listen to music.i like traveling to different places.”
annyeong haseyo? jeoneun when suaen ibnida.
안녕하세요? 저는 지젤 입니다. 처음 봅 갔습니다.
안녕하세요, 처는 코라리 입니다. 처음 뵙겠습니다. 프랑스 서 왔습니다. 열아홉 살입니다, 그리고, 영국 학생 입니다. 안녕!
annyeonghaseyo joneon lily iminda! yeol set sal imnida.
아넝하세요!조는 Joeyz 임니다
how to introduce marianne kaye in korean
not @ how she used kpop idols for names
안녕하세요. 저는 엘이 입니다. 처음 뵙겠습니다. 영국 서 왔습니다 . 열셋 살 입니다 . 학생입니다 . 잠시동안 공부했습니다. 스스로에서 배웠습니다.
Anyeonghaseyo jeoneun Kevin imnida Cheoum Boepgessumnida pilipeen esseo wasseumnida yeol-yeodeul sal imnida
Anyeonghaseyo jeoneun Kevin-imnida choum boepgesseumnida pilipeen esseo wasseumnida yeol-yeodeul sal imnida
안녕하세요. 저는 히러다어서 임니다. 처음뵙겠습니다 (만나서반갑습니다). 말레이시아 서왔습니다. 서른옐아홉살입니다. 프로그램 제작자 입니다. 일주동안 공부했습니다. 온라인에서 배웠습니다.
Annyeonghaseyo Jeoneun Park Yoon Shin-imnida. Cheoeum Boepgesseumnida!!!
Annyeong-haseyo! Jeoneun Jin-imnida.
안녕하세요?.말레이시아서 입니다. 저는 아미라입니다. 이십살 입니다. 학생입니다. 저는 국제 비지니스 배웁니다.
am i saying this right?
Annyeong haseyo! Jeoneun Moira-imnida. Cheoeum boepgesseumnida! Migugeseo wasseumnida. Yeolilgopsal imnida. Hakseang- imnida. Duljudong-an gonbu-hasseumnida. (I dont know how to say I’ve been self taught. )
Annyeonghaseyo, Jeoneun Sasha imnida. Cheoeum boepgesseumnida.. yeonguk eseo wasseumnida. Yeolses sal imnida.Haeksaeng imnida.
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Nykira-imnida! 😛
Im here for my new book hahaha. It’s actually needed korean parts! so hard! T.T
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Ella-imnida. 🙂
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Jae-imnida
Annyeonghaseyo! Jeoneun Angel-imnida.
what’s the difference between 저는 and 나는
How can we answer without knowing the question You should put the questions in Korean wth man
안녕하세요 저는 케일라 입니다. 십다섯 사이에요. 학생입니다. 넷달 동안 공부했습니다, 홈에서 배웠습니다.
안녕하세요, 저는 알리사 입니다. 처음 뵙겠습니다. 미국서 왔습니다. 이십사살 입니다. 나는 영화 제작진 입니다.
I need to learn all the words so i can talk to EXO…. and understand thier songs better.
안녕하세요? 저는 니키 입니다. 처음 뵙겠습니다 저는 라오스 사람
나는 한국어를 배우고 싶습니다
친구 카카오 ID로 나를 추가 NickyXnk2112
Annyeonghaseyo! jeoneun Piw imnida!
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Becoming completely fluent in 국어 (the Korean language) can take years.
But if you only want to learn how to introduce yourself in Korean, all you need is 15 minutes!
In this article, I’ll teach you how to say “Hello, my name is…” and other useful phrases for when you first meet somebody. I’ll also provide you with a sample conversation and websites or apps you can use to help solidify what you’ve learned.
Basic phrases for introducing yourself in korean, “hello, my name is…”, “nice to meet you”, “i’m from…”, talking about your age, talking about your job, sample conversation for introducing yourself in korean, online resources for practicing your introducing yourself in korean, watch authentic korean videos on fluentu, connect with native speakers on hellotalk, run grammar drills on how to study korean, work on memorization with korean flashcards from quizlet, chat with a robot on mondlyar.
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In English, when you first meet somebody, you probably say some variation of “Hello, my name is…” You can use the same phrase in English no matter who you’re talking to.
In Korean, you need to change the phrase slightly depending on who you’re speaking with. The way you speak to older members of the family , for example, will differ from the way you speak to close friends.
In case you’re not familiar with the different levels of formality in Korean , here’s a quick guide.
For our purposes, we’re going to focus on the polite informal way of speaking . You can use this form in most day-to-day situations.
Just like in English, there are several ways to introduce yourself in Korean .
When you’re meeting somebody for the first time, you’ll use one of the following phrases to say “Hello, my name is…”
If your name ends in a vowel, say:
안녕하세요? 저는 _____ 예요 . Hello, my name is _____.
If your name ends in a consonant, say:
안녕하세요? 저는 _____ 이에요 . Hello, my name is _____.
You can also use one of the following phrases with no difference in meaning.
If your name ends in a vowel:
제 이름은 _____ 예요 . My name is _____.
And if your name ends in a consonant:
제 이름은 _____ 이에요 . My name is _____.
If you want to ask somebody else what their name is, you can say:
이름이 뭐예요? What is your name?
There are several ways to say “nice to meet you” in Korean, but one of the simplest is:
만나서 반가워요. Nice to meet you.
Shortly after meeting somebody, they might ask you about your background. You can use this phrase to tell somebody what country or city you’re from:
저는 _____ 에서 왔어요 . I come from _____.
Korean speakers often drop the word “I” from sentences. Usually, when you can guess the subject of the sentence from the context, you can drop 저는 without changing the meaning.
Here’s a list of some countries you might be from. Most countries sound similar to their English counterpart, but some others (like America, Australia and England) are different.
Canada: 캐나다 England: 영국 America: 미국 Ireland: 아일랜드 Scotland: 스코틀랜드 Northern Ireland: 북아일랜드 New Zealand: 뉴질랜드 India: 인도 Australia: 호주 The Philippines: 필리핀 Jamaica: 자메이카 The Bahamas: 바하마 제도
When meeting somebody for the first time, you may want to ask them how old they are so you know how formal you should be when speaking.
Saying your age is easy. You can just give a number followed by this phrase:
_____ 살이에요 . I am _____ years old.
Keep in mind that there are two different number systems in Korean. For your age, you should use native Korean numbers. If you need to brush up on your Korean numbers, here’s a reminder.
One: 하나 ( 한 ) Two: 둘 ( 두 ) Three: 셋 ( 세 ) Four: 넷 ( 네 ) Five: 다섯 Six: 여섯 Seven: 일곱 Eight: 여덟 Nine: 아홉 Ten: 열 Twenty: 스물 ( 스무 ) Thirty: 서른 Forty: 마흔 Fifty: 쉰 Sixty: 예순 Seventy: 일흔 Eighty: 여든 Ninety: 아흔
If you want to ask someone how old they are, you can use either of the following expressions, depending on whether the context is formal or casual.
나이가 어떻게 되세요? How old are you? (Formal)
몇 살이에요? How old are you? (Casual)
If you’re asking somebody older than you their age, you should say:
연세가 어떻게 되세요? How old are you?
If you want to tell somebody what you do for work, you can use the following expression, putting your job title in the blank:
저는 _____ 이에요/예요 . I am a _____.
Here’s a list of some common job titles.
Teacher: 선생님 Student: 학생 Doctor: 의사 Nurse: 간호사 Scientist: 과학자 Athlete: 운동 선수
If you want to ask somebody what their job is, you can use the following expression. It loosely translates to “what is your profession?”
무슨 일 하세요? What’s your job?
Congratulations—you now have a solid foundation for introducing yourself and striking up a conversation in Korean!
Now that you’ve learned some basic phrases , here’s an example of a conversation putting them together:
Ryan: 안녕하세요? 저는 Ryan이에요. 이름이 뭐예요? Hello, I’m Ryan. What’s your name?
Min-Soo: 저는 Min-Soo예요. 한국에서 왔어요. I’m Min-Soo. I’m from Korea.
Ryan: 만나서 반가워요. Nice to meet you.
Min-Soo: 저도요. Ryan, 나이가 어떻게 되세요? Same to you. How old are you, Ryan?
Ryan: 25살이에요. 무슨 일 하세요? I’m 25 years old. What’s your job?
Min-Soo: 학생이에요. I’m a student.
This is just one example of how this conversation might go. To really get the ball rolling, call up a classmate, conversation partner or Korean-speaking friend and run this dialogue several different times with variations in how the two characters respond. Record yourself and then listen back for extra pronunciation practice.
Merely learning these phrases once isn’t enough. You have to make time to practice!
Here are a few apps and websites to help you reinforce what you’ve learned here:
You can look up all of the phrases above to see them in action in real Korean-language media.
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Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab .
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HelloTalk is a social media app that connects you with native speakers interested in learning your language.
You can chat, ask questions and make corrections to each other’s speech and writing. This app is great for practicing introductions, because you’ll have to introduce yourself every time you connect with someone new!
If you want to know more about this app, read our HelloTalk review .
If you want to improve your grammar and develop your fluency, How to Study Korean is one of the best free resources available on the internet.
The site has more than 150 lessons to help you improve your Korean language ability, plus games and activities to help you practice.
If you prefer your flashcards the old-fashioned way, that’s great too: simply make some using paper or notecards. Writing these phrases down will help you practice spelling and aid in memorization as well.
MondlyAR—part of the broader Mondly language-learning service—provides a virtual reality chatbox feature that can help you practice phrases you’ve learned.
Try starting a conversation and practicing the phrases you’ve learned today. Using a chatbot can be a great way to build confidence before reaching out to an actual native speaker. You can learn more about whether MondlyAR is the app for you via our review .
Other than the above, there are plenty of apps you can check out to level up your Korean.
For more information on how to introduce yourself in Korean, you can also watch this YouTube video:
And if you want to get your honorifics right, this video can help you out:
See? 15 minutes of your time, and you’re already a more confident Korean speaker.
Now that you know some basic phrases, you can use them to kickstart your next conversation in Korean. This just might be the perfect moment to transform that Korean-speaking stranger into a new friend.
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There is always a specific etiquette to follow when introducing yourself in any culture and foreign language. Some people place a great deal of importance on this, since first impressions are everything. However, there is a particular value placed on introductions in Korean and it’s essential to understand the nuances.
If you will be traveling to South Korea in the future, then it’s imperative you develop a solid grasp on introducing yourself. This will include learning various levels of speech, honorifics, important phrases, how to present yourself and so many others.
While it isn’t difficult in theory, there are many intricacies and details to know. Certainly, it can get overwhelming and confusing. However, consistent practice will have you memorizing it in no time.
The first thing you must do when you meet a new person in Korea is to address them by an appropriate speech level along with any necessary honorifics. This is because Koreans value hierarchy and the language used reflects this highly regarded practice.
Therefore, you will speak to people older and younger than you differently as well as those who are friends or your own age. This is what they refer to as levels of speech. However, the addition of honorifics intensifies this social requirement.
For elders as well as those of a higher status than you (even if they are younger or your own age), the formal is most appropriate. Almost all sentences using this speech level will end with –ㅂ니다 (b-ewe-nee-dah).
The semi-formal is for your friends, people your own age or those of an equal status. Also known as polite speech, this is the standard and often used in most everyday situations. These sentences usually end in 요 (yoh).
The informal, or casual, speech is for those younger or people who have less seniority than you have. Alternatively, you can also use it with people you know really well and to whom you’re close.
Honorifics are a way Koreans show respect through speech and a display of regarding social hierarchy. Seniority and status are very important to the culture, with the language reflecting this value. The use of titles, pronouns, verbs and nouns will vary depending on the honorific.
These are a way to show others in public how close you are to the person with whom you’re speaking. The more honorifics, the further away the people are from each other. The more informal use of speech indicates they’re close. Ergo, using the wrong greeting and manner of addressing someone is a sign of disrespect and rudeness. So, you want to avoid this at all costs.
This means that when you first meet someone, it’s always good to use standard polite speech until you can get a feel for their position in contrast to yours along with age. Because honorifics are a whole section of the Korean language, we’ll only mention the ones important to know when introducing yourself.
Levels of speech can change and vary depending on the situation you’re in. For instance, you might use formal for speaking in front of a large audience or as a news broadcaster. You can even use various speech levels to refer to yourself depending on the topic in question.
Honorifics are specific in that they display cognizant respect toward the listener or the person about whom you’re speaking. Oftentimes, it will be a requirement when speaking to someone clearly older than you are or who has a higher social status. Unlike speech levels, you cannot use honorifics to speak about yourself.
Don’t worry, if you’re going to South Korea and you accidentally say something wrong, most Koreans are very forgiving. However, make a concerted effort never to do it again& especially with the same people.
The best way to observe introductions is to watch K-dramas. While everything else in these soap operas is outlandish and something out of fantasy, their social interactions are right on point.
With many of the words, phrases and sentences laid out below, there is a phonetic pronunciation spelled out. These are not the official transliteration from Hangeul. While the Romanization is helpful, it doesn’t always ring true to actual annunciation.
Therefore, understand these are mere approximations to help English speakers say the words in their rightful context. If you do not find them helpful, you have all the encouragement to supplant your own.
Once you see someone face-to-face, you want to start by saying, “hello,” as you would in any language. The following chart details how to say this according to the appropriate speech level. The semi-formal version is the standard.
You can use the informal version to address people you know well or are close to as a way of saying “hi.” If an elder or other such higher up addresses you with the informal, they are being subtly disrespectful. This isn’t always the case, but, sometimes it can be& it will rely on the other words they use toward you after it.
Formal | 안녕하십니까 | Ann-yeong-hah-seem-nee-kkah |
Semi-Formal | 안녕하세요 | Ann-yeong-hah-sey-oh |
Informal | 안녕 | Ann-yeong |
Once you say hello for the first time, bow at the hips toward them with your left hand on your stomach. Every time you see them afterwards, a head nod will do. That is of course, the person you’re speaking to is older or of a higher status. Then, you bow every time.
Remember, first you say, “hello,” then bow and finally you shake hands. You won’t always shake hands, but, when you do, you use your right hand. Only use the left if you intend to shake with both hands, where the left hand sits on the wrist, elbow or arm of the right. Other than that, leave your left hand out.
This is because the left hand has associations with death and negativity. Older people and those in formal settings could become very offended if you offer a handshake with your left.
After initial pleasantries, you should offer your name or you may hear someone ask what your name is. It looks like this: 이름이 뭐에요. You pronounce it eel-euhm-ee mwoo-eye-oh. Then, you have two ways in which to answer:
My name is _______. | 제 이름은 _______ 입니다 | Zhe ee-reuhm-euhn _______ eem-nee-dah. |
I’m (or I am) _______. | 저는 _______ 이에요/ 예요 | Zhay-oh _______ ee-ay-oh/yay-oh |
In the second sentence, notice the backslash. There is a difference in what you use depending on if your name uses a consonant for a vowel. A consonant requires 이에요 whereas a vowel uses 예요. This is because of a grammar rule that says no name in Korean can end in a consonant.
To illustrate, names like David, John, Doug, Jennifer, Lauren and Abigail will use 이에요. The other ending, 예요, is for names such as Anna, Jeanine, Laci, Alexei, Constantine or Mostafa.
Once you say hello to someone in Korea, much like in the West, you’ll say something along the lines of “nice to meet you.” It’s polite, courteous and shows a genuine interest in the person to whom you’re speaking. In Korean, it’s the exact same thing in principle and concept, but there are two ways of saying it. They are as follows:
Formal | 처음 뵙겠습니다 | Cheo-euhm boop-get-seuhm-nee-dah |
Semi-Formal | 안녕하세요 | Ann-yeong-hah-seyoh |
Informal | 반가워 | Bang-ah-woe |
Formal | 만나서 반갑습니다 | Man-nah-say-oh bang-ah-pseuhm-nee-dah |
Semi-Formal | 만나서 반가워요 | Man-nah-say-oh bang-ah-woe-yoh |
Informal | 만나서 반가워 | Man-nah-say-oh bang-ah-woe |
At some point during the introduction, the person you’re speaking to may ask you what age you are. While in the West we consider it a little rude to ask someone’s age, it’s not this way in Korea. They simply want to gauge where you fit in their hierarchy. It usually looks and sounds like:
몇 살이에요? (myeo-ch sal-ee-eye-yoh?)
몇 살이세요? (myeo-ch sal-ee-say-yoh?)
The Korean number system is too long to get into here. Therefore, you should study it to get your precise age and how you use it in a sentence. But, for the sake of example, let’s say you’re 35 years old. You will respond with:
Naturally, Koreans are going to notice that you’re not from around that part of the world. So, they will probably ask you where you come from or what you home nation is. They’ll ask you this in one of three ways:
Formal | 어디에서 왔습니까? | Oh-dee-eh-say-oh wah-seuhb-nee-kah |
Semi-Formal | 어디에서 왔어요? | Oh-dee-eh-say-oh wah-say-oh |
Honorific | 어디에서 오셨어요? | Oh-dee-eh-say-oh ooh-show-say-oh |
You will answer with the formal 저는_____ 에서 왔습니다 (pronounced zho-neuhn _____~eseo wah-tseuhm-nee-dah) or the semi-formal 나는 _____ 에서 왔어요 (pronounced nah-neuhn _____eseo wah-soh-yoh).
If you’re from the United States:
However, you could be from another country. While there are grammatical rules for changes, you simply replace the blank with the country name in Korean. The small list below illustrates some of them:
In some introductions, you’ll want to tell the person what you do as a job or career. You will use either:
You simply fill in the blank with the appropriate occupation:
Certainly, someone may ask you about your likes and hobbies. These usually come from people you’re friends with or have some sort of closer relation, so we’ll give only the semi-formal version.
Usually they’ll ask you, “what is your hobby?” 당신의 취미는 무엇입니까? (dahng-shin-oowee chweemee-neuhn moo-ohs ee-bean-ee-kah?)
You can answer with statement such as:
My hobby is _____. | 제 취미는 _____ 예요/이에요 | Zhe chweem-een-euhn-_____-eye-yoh |
_____ is one of my hobbies. | _____ 는 제 취미 중 하나예요 | _____-neuhn zhe chweemee zhung hahnahay-yoh |
As with occupation and country, fill in the blank with your preferred hobby:
As you continue speaking with people, they’ll become curious about how you learned Korean or where you live now, among other such questions. Likewise, you’ll also want to know about them, so keep the questions in mind along with the answers.
Of course, when you have a conversation with someone, you aren’t only going to talk about yourself. You’ll want to be able to address other people and ask them similar questions. Here is where speech levels and honorifics truly come into play.
First, you’ll never address someone as “you” or by their first name, especially upon first meeting. You will always employ the appropriate honorific to address an individual based on their age and social position.
However, honorifics are a huge topic that includes verbs and nouns. Newcomers should begin learning these from the start. But, for the sake of this discussion, you address them by their family role, company title or you add a suffix to their name or title. The titles below are the most common:
Grandfather | 할아버지 | Hah-rah-boh-chee | 할아버님 | Hah-rah-boh-neem |
Paternal grandfather | 친할아버지 | Cheen-hah-rah-boh-chee | 할아버님 | Hah-rah-boh-neem |
Maternal grandfather | 외할아버지 | Oh-hah-rah-boh-chee | 외할아버님 | O-hah-rah-boh-neem |
Grandmother | 할머니 | Hal-moh-nee | 할머님 | Hal-moh-neem |
Paternal grandmother | 친할머니 | Cheen-hal-moh-nee | 할머님 | Hal-moh-neem |
Maternal grandmother | 외할머니 | Oh-hal-moh-nee | 외할머님 | Oh-hal-moh-neem |
Father | 아버지 | Ah-boh-chee | 아버님 | Ah-boh-neem |
Mother | 어머니 | Oh-moh-nee | 어머님 | Oh-moh-neem |
Male’s Elder Brother | 형 | Hyong | 형님 | Hyong-neem |
Male’s Elder Sister | 누나 | Noo-nah | 누님 | Noo-neem |
Female’s Elder Brother | 오빠 | Ohp-pah | 오라버니 | Oh-rah-boh-nee |
Female’s Elder Sister | 언니 | Ohn-nee | 언니 | Ohn-nee |
Son | 아들 | Ah-deuhl | 아드님 | Ah-deuh-neem |
Daughter | 딸 | T-ahl | 따님 | T-ah-neem |
President or CEO | 사장님 | Sah-chang-neem | ||
Department Head | 부장님 | Boo-chang-neem | ||
Department Deputy Head | 차장님 | Cha-jahng-neem | ||
Section Chief | 과장님 | Gwah-jahng-neem | ||
Assistant Manager | 대리님 | Day-ree-neem | ||
Subsection Chief | 계장님 | Gkyay-jahng-neem | ||
Team Leader | 팀장님 | Teem-jahng-neem | ||
General Manager | 실장님 | Seel-jahng-neem |
There are several characters added at the end of names and titles to indicate additional honorifics if not already attached to the person when addressing them. You simply add them at the end of any name or word such as “driver” or “doorman” and etc.
Mr. or Mrs. | 님 | -neem |
For people of equal rank | 씨 | -ssee |
Higher on social hierarchy | 선배님 | -sohn-bay-neem |
For those who are younger | 후배님 | -hoo-bay-neem |
For those close and younger or lower on the social hierarchy | 지민아 / 지수야 | -chee-meena / -chee-soo-yah |
For the last example above, the difference will depend on the presence of a consonant or a vowel. If the name has a vowel, you will use 수야 (soo-yah). When a consonant is at the end of their name, you will use 민아 (meena).
While each section here has its own grammatical rules, this is the basic overview of how to introduce yourself in Korean. Therefore, it’s imperative you familiarize yourself with as many nouns, verbs and numbers as you can to be able to speak accurately about yourself.
Also, always remember there’s a formal, semi-formal and, sometimes, informal way to speak to someone based on their age and social seniority. However, using the semi-formal will be the most common in your dealings with the public and meeting new people.
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Imagine yourself walking alone on Nami Island, then suddenly, someone said “제 이름은 …. 입니다 Je ireumeun Imnida.”. Then, you might want to learn how to introduce yourself in Korean. Wouldn’t it be to find a new friend in the beautiful country of Korea? Yes , this might sound as cheesy as what’s in Korean dramas, but it is not impossible to meet someone in Korea while having a good time.
Koreans are known to be polite and respectful . It is easily seen in the way they speak to other people, even strangers. Introducing yourself is one of the basic social etiquette during first meetings, and Koreans do this in the most polite way possible. So, let’s discover how to introduce yourself in Korean. Surely, after this language lesson, you will be able to make some new friends –친구 chingu .
A self-introduction is not always too easy to do for some people. Some people feel anxious and shy, but some people are outgoing and want to meet many people. People can’t easily be confident in introducing their names, while some can get along easily and love to widen their circles. So, why must you learn to introduce yourself?
For starters, it breaks the ice between strangers. It saves you from awkward first meeting moments when you don’t have anything to talk about because you do not know each other. It can make other people feel confident to express themselves and share what they want to share.
Introducing yourself in business or the workplace is a requirement, especially if you’re a new employee or have just met your business partner. It is a sign of respect to the seniors and to the person you have a business with.
Lastly, it can show that you can confidently meet other people. Giving the impression that you’re okay with new friends, ideas, perspectives, and culture is one of the characteristics people love. You know that we will encounter people with different perspectives, ideas, beliefs, and traditions in our lives. If you want to gain more friends and connections, you should learn how to introduce yourself effectively.
Now that we have learned about the importance of introducing yourself, let’s learn how to introduce yourself in Korean.
The Korean language is not just a language spoken in Korea. It is also a reflection of their culture and traditions. Their politeness and respect for others can really be seen in the way they talk to others. If this is your first time learning about Korea, you should know that Koreans have different levels of politeness. These levels are determined by the age (age in Korean) and the social hierarchy of the person you are talking to.
Koreans have a formal form of spoken language, talking with elders, people in a much higher social hierarchy, and strangers.
The informal form is used when talking to people that are the same age or younger than you. It can also be your close friends or family.
The last one is the standard form. You can use this in most situations. It’s not too formal and not too informal as well. The politeness level is one of the first things you remember when you are learning Korean. Therefore, it would help if you first learned how to be respectful and polite, which could be the best first step to introducing yourself in Korean. Let’s start learning the words and phrases that you can use when introducing yourself in Korean.
안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo).
Do you remember how Sung Deok Sun in “Reply 1988” introduces herself as a picket girl in the Olympics? Although the setting of this series is 1988, Koreans still introduce themselves that way.
“Annyeonghaseyo” or “Annyeong” is probably one of the most common Korean words that you’ll hear in Kdramas. So, why not start your self-introduction with a greeting? Just like in other cultures, we usually say ‘hello’ first before we talk to somebody. Greetings in Korean are usually done before you introduce your name in Korean. They are one of the most common icebreakers, and it also implies courtesy. This is the reason why this is the first step to introduce yourself in Korean.
In the past blog, you have learned Korean greetings . You should remember that it is not done casually like in other cultures. Koreans have their own way of doing it. They bow their heads according to the age of the person they are greeting. For handshakes, they do it with the right hand or both hands. To address them, they use their title or family name.
Here are other greetings that you can use:
It is good to see you. | 만나서 반갑습니다 | mannaseo bangapseumnida | Play |
It’s nice to meet you! | 처음 뵙겠습니다 | cheoeum boepgetseumnida | Play |
Good Day/ Hello (Formal) | 안녕하십니까 | Annyeong Hasimnikka | Play |
이름이 뭐에요 ireumi mwoeyo – what’s your name, 제 이름은 민준입니다. (je ireumeun minjunimnida.) – my name is minjun., format: 제 이름은 …. 입니다 (je ireumeun __ imnida) – my name is __..
In the Korean drama “The King: Eternal Monarch,” Lee Gon (the king) tells Jeong Tae-Eul his name regardless of the rule that nobody should ever know the king’s true name. This scene truly proves that there’s no rule in love.
But, of course, you’re not a king in Korea, right? So, you still have to introduce your name in Korean. This is the most important step in introducing yourself to Korean. Some people want to use their Korean names in Hangul when they go to Korea. But, for those who are just starting yet, you can use the original pronunciation of your name.
채원 | Chaewon | Play |
다은 | Daeun | Play |
윤아 | Yoonah | Play |
은지 | Eunji | Play |
민지 | Minji | Play |
민정 | Minjung | Play |
혜진 | Hyejin | Play |
서윤 | Seoyun | Play |
영희 | Younghee | Play |
영미 | Youngmi | Play |
윤우 | Yoonwoo | Play |
병철 | Byungchul | Play |
지후 | Jihoo | Play |
동해 | Donghae | Play |
동현 | Donghyun | Play |
준영 | Junyoung | Play |
소준 | Seojoon | Play |
태현 | Taehyun | Play |
영재 | Youngjae | Play |
주원 | Juwon | Play |
몇 살이세요 (myeot sariseyo) – how old are you, 저는 스물네 살입니다 (jeoneun seumulle sarimnida) – i’m 24 years old, format: 저는 __살입니다 (jeoneun __ sarimnida) – i am__years old..
One of the most iconic Kdrama is “Goblin.” It is about a 900-year-old Goblin who is cursed to live forever until he finds his bride. Can you imagine that? The Goblin is 90 years old. Of course, it cannot happen in real life, but if you live that long, you’ll meet many people.
Koreans have different ways of counting their age before. It is not the same as what most of the culture does. They have this thing called the Korean age, which is their own way of calculating their age. Korean age is always a year or two years older than their international age because they count their age while they are in the womb; that’s why when they are born, they are already one year old. Also. Every Korean age one year during New Year’s Day.
But if you’re not Korean, you don’t have to convert your age, especially if you’re just there for vacation. Use the format above to introduce yourself age in Korean. Remember that age is important in Koreans because this will be their basis for how to address someone. If you want to learn Korean numbers, here’s a list for you. You can visit the Ling app if you want to know more.
Here is a list of ages in Korean:
one | 하나 | hana | Play |
two | 둘 | dul | Play |
three | 셋 | set | Play |
four | 넷 | net | Play |
five | 다섯 | daseot | Play |
six | 여섯 | yeoseot | Play |
seven | 일곱 | ilgop | Play |
eight | 여덟 | yeodeol | Play |
nine | 아홉 | ahop | Play |
ten | 열 | yeol | Play |
eleven | 열하나 | yeolhana | Play |
twenty | 스물 | seumul | Play |
thirty | 서른 | seoleun | Play |
forty | 마흔 | maheun | Play |
무슨 일 하세요 (museun il haseyo) – what’s your occupation, 교사입니다. (gyosaimnida.) – i’m a teacher., format: 저는__입니다 (jeoneun __ imnida) – i am a __..
The next step to introduce yourself in Korean is to state your occupation. Then, share what you do for a living. Having a stable job nowadays is something that you should be proud of in your life. You are lucky if you find a job where you can do what you are passionate about.
The word for occupation in Korean is (직업 jigeop). Suppose you want to draw some inspiration on what occupation, profession, or job that you want in Korea. In that case, you might want to check Kdramas like Law School for those who want to be lawyers, Hospital Playlist, and Dr. Romantic for those who want to be in the medical field, and Itaewon Class and Start-Up if you want to start a business and start-ups.
Here is a list of occupations in Korean:
teacher | 선생님 | seonsaengnim | Play |
student | 학생 | haksaeng | Play |
nurse | 간호사 | ganhosa | Play |
doctor | 의사 | uisa | Play |
engineer | 엔지니어 | enjinieo | Play |
web-developer | 웹 개발자 | wep gaebalja | Play |
salesperson | 영업사원 | yeongeopsawon | Play |
part-timer | 아르바이트생 | areubaiteusaeng | Play |
free lancer | 프리랜서 | peuriraenseo | Play |
model | 모델 | model | Play |
actor | 배우 | baeu | Play |
actress | 여배우 | yeobaeu | Play |
어디에 사세요 (eodie saseyo) – where do you live, 저는 서울에서 살고 있습니다 (jeoneun seoureseo salgo itseumnida) – i live in seoul, format: 저는 __에서 살고 있습니다 (jeoneun __ eseo salgo isseumnida) – i live in__. .
If you are currently living in Korea, you can easily say where you live. There are many beautiful places to live in Korea that are near many tourist attractions and public transportation. You can also choose to live in places near your favorite Kdrama shooting spot, like Deoksugung Palace Stonewall Walkway from Goblin and Cheonggyecheon Stream from Vicenzo.
You can check out the list below for some examples of these beautiful cities.
Here is a list of cities in Korea:
부산 | Busan | Play |
광주 | Gwangju | Play |
인천 | Incheon | Play |
제주 | Jeju | Play |
서울 | Seoul | Play |
어디 출신이세요 eodi chulsiniseyo – where are you from, 저는 미국에서 왔습니다 (jeoneun migugeseo wasseumnida) – i am from u.s., format: 저는__에서 왔습니다 (jeoneun__eseo wasseumnida).
Another step to introduce yourself in Korean is Stating the country where you came from. If you are a foreigner and you just want to explore the culture of Korea. You can also use the standard form 저는 __ 에서 왔어요 (jeoneun __eseo wasseoyo) so that it would not be too formal and casual either.
Sharing the country where you came from is a conversation piece. You can share something about your culture with other people and be proud of it. This will widen both of your knowledge of different cultures.
Here is a list of countries in Korean:
Philippines | 필리핀 | philliphin | Play |
Thailand | 태국 | taeguk | Play |
Singapore | 싱가포르 | singgaphol | Play |
Japan | 일본 | ilbon | Play |
United Kingdom | 영국 | yeongguk | Play |
The United States | 미국 | miguk | Play |
Canada | 캐나다 | kaenada | Play |
Australia | 호주 | hoju | Play |
France | 프랑스 | peurangseu | Play |
Spain | 스페인 | seupein | Play |
New Zealand | 뉴질랜드 | nyujillaendeu | Play |
당신의 취미는 무엇입니까 (dangsin-ui chwimineun mueos-ibnikka), – what are your hobbies, 제 취미는 요리 예요 (je chwimineun yoriyeyo) – my hobby is cookin g, format: 제 취미는 __이에요/예요 (je chwimineun __ieyo/yeyo)- my hobby __..
The last step that you can do to introduce yourself in Korean effectively is to share your hobbies. Of course, this is a good conversation piece, but sharing hobbies can open doors to meeting new friends with the same likes and hobbies.
There are lots of common hobbies among Koreans that you might also enjoy, like listening and dancing to the songs of their favorite Korean boy band or girl group, traveling to different parts of Korea, and of course, eating Samgyupsal with your friends.
Saying this when you introduce yourself in Korean is an interesting thing to do. Who knows? Maybe you can turn that hobby into a profession or career. Yes , it is possible. If you want inspiration, watch “Record of Youth” Kdrama.
Here is a list of hobbies in the Korean language:
cooking | 요리 | yori | Play |
hiking | 등산 | deungsan | Play |
reading | 독서 | dokseo | Play |
watch a movie | 영화를 보다 | yeonghwareul boda | Play |
surfing | 서핑 | seoping | Play |
eating | 먹기 | meoggi | Play |
basketball | 농구 | nonggu | Play |
listening to music | 음악 감상 | eumak gamsang | Play |
Introducing yourself in Korean is just a step toward discovering more about Korean culture. But if you want to go further, you can try the Ling app and learn Korean more. We all know that language learning has many advantages, so why not start your free lessons now with the Ling app ? Just search it online, and in just a matter of time, you will surely learn how to read, write, and speak Korean.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your phone and download the Ling app on the Play Store or App Store . Start learning Korean now!
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Introduce the topic of the article and explain why it is important to learn how to introduce oneself in Korean.
Explain the basic structure of a Korean introduction, including the greeting and the self-introduction.
Describe the differences between formal and informal introductions in Korean, and when each should be used.
Provide a list of essential vocabulary words and phrases for introducing oneself in Korean, including common greetings, names, and occupations.
Offer tips for proper pronunciation when introducing oneself in Korean, including common mispronunciations to avoid.
Explain how cultural norms and customs influence introductions in Korea, including appropriate levels of politeness and respect.
List common mistakes that non-native speakers make when introducing themselves in Korean, such as using incorrect grammar or vocabulary.
Provide several sample dialogues that illustrate how to introduce oneself in different situations, such as at work or at a social event.
Offer practice exercises to help learners improve their proficiency at introducing themselves in Korean, such as role-playing exercises or writing practice.
Provide a list of additional resources for learners who want to improve their skills at introducing themselves in Korean, such as online tutorials or language exchange programs.
Summarize the key points of the article and reinforce the importance of learning how to introduce oneself in Korean.
Include a list of references cited in the article, such as books or articles about Korean language and culture.
How can I introduce myself in Korean naturally?
To introduce yourself in Korean, say “je ireumeun” followed by your preferred name and then “imnida”. You can use your first or last name, but keep in mind that Koreans usually refer to each other by their surnames unless they have a close relationship.
What does Imnida mean?
“To be” in Korean can be expressed as the combination of the words “sal” (age) and “imnida” (to be). For instance, a person who is 21 years old would say “저는 스물한살입니다.”
How do you say my name in Korean introduction?
I go by the name of (name). This is a polite and formal way of introducing oneself and means that the speaker is sharing their name.
What is a typical Korean introduction?
In Korean, there are two common ways to introduce oneself depending on the context, formal or semi-formal. The phrase “Annyeonghaseyo” is commonly used in both situations, while “cheoeum boepgesseumnida” is reserved for more formal occasions and translates to “see you for the first time”.
How do Koreans greet themselves?
When Koreans meet someone, they say “안녕하세요 [an nyeong ha seyo]” while bowing slightly. This greeting can be used to say “Hello,” “Hi,” or “Good morning/afternoon/evening.”
What is Animida in Korean?
The word “anida” translates to “not” and is modified to “anieyo” or “animnida” when used in formal speech. When used informally, “anida” becomes “aniya.”
Apart from the vocabulary and grammar, it is essential to have an appropriate attitude when introducing yourself in Korean. One of the best strategies is to show interest in the person you are meeting. Koreans value social harmony and respect, so asking about their well-being and showing interest in their culture will make a great impression. Also, it is crucial to maintain eye contact and use appropriate body language to convey friendliness and respect.
Introducing yourself in business situations in Korea requires a higher level of formality than casual settings. It is essential to address the person with their title and last name. It is also appropriate to bow slightly while introducing yourself. Using formal language shows respect and demonstrates your understanding of Korean cultural norms.
In social settings, introductions can be less formal, but it is still essential to show respect. Using casual language and speaking informally can be acceptable, but it is better to err on the side of caution and start with formal language until the other person invites a more casual tone. In social settings, Koreans often ask about your age, which helps establish hierarchy within a group.
Titles such as “oppa” or “unnie” are used to describe someone older than you or someone you are close to. The use of these titles shows respect and acknowledges the social hierarchy in Korean culture. Honorifics such as “-nim” or “-ssi” are added to names based on the relationship between people, and they demonstrate respect for that person.
Learning how to introduce yourself in Korean is an essential step towards building relationships with Koreans, both socially and professionally. Understanding the cultural norms surrounding introductions, using the appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and showing respect and interest are key to successful introductions. With practice and an open mind, anyone can master the art of introducing themselves in Korean.
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Ever daydreamed about landing in the bustling streets of Seoul, bumping into a K-pop idol, and introducing yourself with such finesse that they instantly want to be BFFs? (No? Just me? Okay, moving on! 😜)
Whether you’re dreaming of dazzling celeb encounters, making friends at a local 노래방 (karaoke room), or simply aiming to strike up a convo with a kind Korean soul, knowing how to introduce yourself is the ticket in!
Today’s lesson is your backstage pass to creating memorable introductions in Korean. We’ll equip you with the phrases, flair, and perhaps a touch of finesse that’ll make your self-introduction sound like sweet K-pop to the ears!
Ready to roll out your Korean red carpet and make an entrance that’ll be remembered? Let’s get this introduction party started! 🚀🎊
Introducing yourself in any language requires a grasp of some fundamental phrases. In Korean, the approach to introductions is deeply rooted in respect and formality, making certain phrases essential for first-time encounters. Let’s dive into these key vocabulary and phrases:
Mastering these basic phrases will not only help you introduce yourself effectively but also navigate many daily interactions in Korean. Always remember to pronounce them with confidence, and you’ll be making a stellar impression in no time!
When talking about nationality, Koreans often want to know where you’re from, especially if you’re a foreigner. This helps them adjust their conversation style, gauge mutual interests, and show genuine curiosity.
Cultural Note: Koreans generally appreciate it when foreigners make an effort to learn their language. Even if you speak just a bit of Korean, using it in conversations can earn you admiration and respect. Similarly, showing interest in someone’s nationality or the languages they speak can be a great conversation starter, paving the way for deeper cultural exchanges. Always approach these topics with respect and genuine curiosity.
Occupation is a common topic of conversation when meeting someone for the first time, and it’s no different in Korea. Knowing how to discuss your job or ask about others’ professions will help you navigate social situations and build connections.
To talk about your own job, you can structure your sentence like this:
Here are some common job titles in Korean:
If you want to provide more details or context:
Cultural Note: When discussing jobs in Korea, be aware that the social hierarchy is important. Respect towards someone might be influenced by their age or profession. As such, when speaking with elders or those in higher professional positions, it’s a good practice to use humble language and honorifics. It’s also common for people to ask about your occupation soon after meeting you, as it’s a standard topic of conversation and helps establish the context of the relationship.
Engaging in conversations about hobbies is a delightful way to get to know someone and find common interests. Koreans, just like people from other cultures, have a variety of hobbies and enjoy discussing them. Here’s how you can effectively navigate conversations about leisure activities in Korean:
To introduce your hobbies, you can use:
Here are some common hobbies and how to say them in Korean:
Cultural Note: Sharing hobbies and interests is a popular way to break the ice and forge connections in Korean culture. It’s seen as a pleasant topic that most are comfortable discussing. If you have unique hobbies, sharing them can be an excellent way to make an impression and spark an engaging conversation!
Look at you, all prepped to introduce yourself with flair and finesse in Korean! 😎 The next time you find yourself in a room with new faces in Seoul, Busan, or even at your local K-drama fan meet-up, just remember: it’s your time to shine… and possibly get some approving nods and applause. 👏
But just between us: even if you mess up, the secret is to own it! Koreans will love you for trying, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love someone who can laugh at their own mistake and say: “Oops! Still learning, but at least I didn’t introduce myself as a kimchi instead of Kim Ji-hoon, right?” 😂
Keep practicing, keep laughing, and remember: language is about connection, not perfection. Until next time, 자기 소개 스타! (jagi sogae seuta!) – Self-introduction Star! 🌟🎤
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Is introducing yourself a worry if you’re soon going to be studying or working in Korea?
Well, don’t worry, here is a draft on how you can prep with your self-introduction script.
You would be able to introduce yourself perfectly by then!
But of course, if you're a beginner, you'll need to know how Hangul (Korean alphabet) works first .
*The ㅂ니다 form is more for written and formal form, whereas ㅂ니다 will be changed to (이에/예/어)요 at the ending for conversational and casual form.*
First of all, your name can’t be left out during a self-introduction (자기소개).
Example: “My name is XXX.“ / “I’m XXX.” 제 이름은 XXX 입니다. / 저는 XXX이 라고합니다. jae yi-reum-eun xxx ib-ni-da / jeo-neun XXX-yi ra-go-hab-ni-da
Next, introducing where or which country you are from may be optional, but it can be added as well.
Example: “I’m from XXX.“ / “I’m (Korean).“ 저는 XX에서 왔습니다. / 저는 (한국인) 입니다. jeo-neun XX-ae-seo wass-seub-ni-da / jeo-neun (han-guk-in) ib-ni-da
During introductions, you would usually add some greetings to make the introduction sound better.
Example: Nice to meet you.
man-na-seo ban-gab-seub-ni-da
Aging in Korea is known to be quite important due to their formality culture.
Although there are many times where girls can be seen to say a women’s age is a secret (여자의 나이는 비밀) in K-Dramas.
Example: “I’m XX years old.”
XX-sal-yi-ae-yo
Another detail of yourself would be your occupation.
Occupations such as students (학생), teachers (교사), doctors (의사) and architects (건축가) are often seen in Korea.
Example: “I am a/an XXX.”
저는 XXX (이)예요.
jeo-neun XXX ib-ni-da
And the last thing you might want to add to check out each other's interest is what you guys like.
Many hobbies that may be noticed include music (음악), exercise (운동), vacationing (여행) and even sleeping (잠자기).
Example: “I like XX.” / “I enjoy doing XX.”
XX을/를 좋아해요. / XX(하)는 것을 좋아해요.
XX-eul/reul joh-ah-hae / XX(ha)-neun geos-eul jeul-gyeo-yo
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Whether you're traveling in South Korea or want to socialize with a local Korean immigrant community, you need to introduce yourself. First, say “hello” with a polite 안녕하세요 (“annyeong haseyo”) while bowing slightly at the waist. Shake hands if one is offered to you, and then you can state your name and continue the conversation. Introductions may seem intimidating, but as long as you speak politely and show respect, you'll be making new Korean friends in no time. [1] X Research source
Tip: In Korean, there are formal, polite, and informal ways of speaking. The character 요 (yo) is an indication that you're using the polite way of speaking, which is acceptable anytime you're speaking to strangers, or to people older than you or in a position of authority.
Tip: It would never be considered a mistake to bow too deeply. However, if you don't bow deeply enough, you might offend. For that reason, it's best to err on the side of a deeper bow.
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How to introduce yourself in korean.
Whenever you meet a new Korean person, you’ll want to introduce yourself and at least the basics about you. So learning how to introduce yourself in Korean is one of the most important Korean lessons to learn!
How you’ll introduce yourself in Korean will vary based on the situation, we can get you started on the basics with formal and standard Korean, and you can add on your own additions as needed. Let’s start with those phrases!
It’s good to go over a couple of points on the manners and culture in Korea before getting into introductions. After you’ve learned them, we’ll get started on explaining who you are in Korean!
It is important in Korean culture to be polite and show your respect towards others. First impressions are everything.
Shaking hands isn’t awfully common in Korea outside of business, but they do sometimes take place in introductions. Use your right hand or both hands. You can show more respect by bowing and touching your left hand to your right or grabbing your stomach with your left hand.
It can be considered rude to stare at someone in the eyes when you have only just met, make some eye contact but don’t stare them down.
Koreans do not refer to each other by their first name unless they are close and even then they often go by ‘언니’, ‘오빠’ and so on . When you are meeting a new person use their title or family name. For a new friend, it may be okay just adding the 씨 (sshi) honorific to the name, you can always ask during self-introductions.
An essential part of any introduction is the greeting! These are the basics of what you can use, in both the formal and standard ways of saying them.
안녕하세요 (annyeong haseyo)
“It’s nice to meet you!” =
처음 뵙겠습니다 (cheoeum bwepkesseumnida)
만나서 반갑습니다 (mannaseo bangapseumnida)
“My name is…” =
제이름은 ______입니다 (je ireumeun ______imnida)
Age makes a big difference in your interactions in Korea . You want to use more formal and polite language in introductions for people in a higher social position (your boss, your elders, etc.) and can use standard Korean with those who are the same age or younger than you.
“I am… years old” =
저는 ______살입니다 (jeoneun ______sarimnida)
저는 ______살이에요 (jeoneun ______sarieyo)
Please note that as you introduce your age, you should use the native Korean Number System. We have a complete guide for Korean numbers here . But here’s a quick refresher if you need it.
English | Korean |
---|---|
ONE | |
TWO | |
THREE | |
FOUR | |
FIVE | 다섯 (daseot) |
SIX | 여섯 (yeoseot) |
SEVEN | 일곱 (ilgop) |
EIGHT | 여덟 (yeodeol) |
NINE | 아홉 (ahop) |
TEN | 열 (yeol) |
Something that will often come up when you introduce yourself, your speaking partner will probably want to know where you’re from.
“I am from…” =
저는 ______에서 왔습니다 (jeoneun ______eseo wasseumnida)
저는 ______에서 왔어요 (jeoneun ______eseo wasseoyo)
You can fill in the blank with the country that applies to you. For more countries you can check our post about how to say “country” in Korean .
United States = 미국 (miguk)
Canada = 캐나다 (khaenada)
United Kingdom = 영국 (yeongguk)
Australia = 호주 (hoju)
The Philippines = 필리핀 (philliphin)
Singapore = 싱가폴 (singgaphol)
Work is important in Korean culture and it’s likely to come up when you introduce yourself. Either during your self-introduction or as a question after you finish.
“I am a ______” =
저는 ______입니다 (jeoneun ______ imnida)
저는 ______이에요/예요 (jeoneun ______ iyeyo/yeyo)
You can use this sentence to introduce your name as well as to explain your occupation. Just replace the X with what you want to say.
Student = 학생 (haksaeng)
Teacher = 선생님 (seonsaengnim)
Engineer = 엔지니어 (enjinieo)
Part-timer = 아르바이트생 (areubaiteusaeng)
Web-developer = 웹 개발자 (wep gaebalja)
Nurse = 간호사 (kanhosa)
Hairdresser = 미용사 (miyongsa)
Salesperson = 영업 사원 (yeongeob sawon)
Clerk = 사무원 (samuwon)
After the very basic questions Koreans will ask, you might want to introduce some other topics to keep the conversation going. Here are some basic sentences you can use.
“I learned Korean in…” =
저는 ______에서 한국어를 배웠습니다 (jeoneun ______eseo hangukeoreul baeweosseumnida)
저는 ______에서 한국어를 배웠어요 (jeoneun ______eseo hangukeoreul baeweosseoyo)
“I live in…” =
저는 ______에서 살고 있습니다 (jeoneun ______eseo salgo isseumnida)
저는 ______에서 살고 있어요 (jeoneun ______eseo salgo isseoyo)
“My hobby is…” =
제 취미는 ______이에요/예요 (je chwimineun ______ieyo/yeyo)
“…is one of my hobbies” =
______ 은/는 제 취미 중 하나예요 (______eun/neun je chwimi jung hanayeyo)
Reading = 독서 (dokseo)
Cooking = 요리 (yori)
Hiking = 등산 (deungsan)
Soccer = 축구 (chuggu)
Basketball = 농구 (nonggu)
Baseball = 야구 (yagu)
Piano = 피아노 (phiano)
Guitar = 기타 (githa)
Did you find today's lesson useful? How many opportunities have you already had to introduce yourself in Korean? What do you want to learn next? Let us know in the comments!
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Self-introduction in your first language is easy, but doing it in a foreign language can be daunting. If you just started learning Korean, this post is perfect for you because today we will be learning how to do a self-introduction in Korean.
I will be teaching you some basic phrases and words, along with some tips that will make every Korean you meet say, “한국어를 잘 하시네요!” (hangugoreul jal hasineyo) i.e. “You speak Korean well!”
Considering that we usually do self-introductions when meeting new people, we will be using mostly polite or formal Korean speech. You might know, it’s very important to get the speech levels in Korean correct. We don’t want to be disrespectful during our first interactions, right?
I’ve made this summary chart here so you can get what you’re looking for. Read on to get all the details, and context for each expression.
Audio | English | Pronunciation | Speech Level |
---|---|---|---|
How are you? (or Hello) | annyeonghaseyo? | polite | |
How are you? (or Hello) | annyeonghasipnikka? | formal | |
Pleased to meet you. | mannaseo bangawoyo. | polite | |
Pleased to meet you. | mannaseo bangapseupnida. | formal | |
Pleased to meet you for the first time. | cheoeum boepgetseupnida. | formal | |
What is your name? | ireumi eotteoke doeseyo? | polite | |
What is your name? | seonghami eotteoke doeseyo? | formal | |
My name is Jay. | je ireumeun jeiyeyo. | polite | |
My name is Jay. | je ireumeun jeiipnida. | formal | |
You speak Korean well! | hangugeoreul jal hasineyo! | polite | |
How old are you? | naiga eotteoke doeseyo? | polite | |
How old are you? | myeot sariseyo? | polite | |
1 | hana | Korean Native Number | |
2 | dul | Korean Native Number | |
3 | set | Korean Native Number | |
4 | net | Korean Native Number | |
5 | daseot | Korean Native Number | |
6 | yeoseot | Korean Native Number | |
7 | ilgop | Korean Native Number | |
8 | yeodeol | Korean Native Number | |
9 | ahop | Korean Native Number | |
10 | yeol | Korean Native Number | |
11 | yeolhana | Korean Native Number | |
12 | yeoldul | Korean Native Number | |
13 | yeolset | Korean Native Number | |
14 | yeolnet | Korean Native Number | |
15 | yeoldaseot | Korean Native Number | |
16 | yeoryeoseot | Korean Native Number | |
17 | yeorilgop | Korean Native Number | |
18 | yeoryeodeol | Korean Native Number | |
19 | yeorahop | Korean Native Number | |
20 | seumul | Korean Native Number | |
30 | seoreun | Korean Native Number | |
40 | maheun | Korean Native Number | |
50 | swin | Korean Native Number | |
60 | yesun | Korean Native Number | |
70 | ilheun | Korean Native Number | |
80 | yeodeun | Korean Native Number | |
90 | aheun | Korean Native Number | |
1 (when used with countable noun) | han | Korean Native Number | |
2 (when used with countable noun) | du | Korean Native Number | |
3 (when used with countable noun) | se | Korean Native Number | |
4 (when used with countable noun) | ne | Korean Native Number | |
11 (when used with countable noun) | yeolhan | Korean Native Number | |
12 (when used with countable noun) | yeoldu | Korean Native Number | |
13 (when used with countable noun) | yeolse | Korean Native Number | |
14 (when used with countable noun) | yeolne | Korean Native Number | |
20 (when used with countable noun) | seumu | Korean Native Number | |
20 years old | seumu sal | age in Korean | |
31 years old | seoreunhan sal | age in Korean | |
I am 45 years old. | jeoneun maheundaseot sarieyo. | polite | |
I am 45 years old. | jeoneun maheundaseot saripnida. | formal | |
Where are you from? | eodieseo wasseoyo? | polite | |
I am from America. | migugeseo wasseoyo. | polite | |
I am from America. | migugeseo watseupnida. | formal | |
What is your nationality? | eoneunara saramieyo? | polite | |
I am American. | miguk saramieyo. | polite | |
I am American. | miguk saramipnida. | formal | |
Canada | kaenada | country | |
Philippines | pilripin | country | |
India | indo | country | |
Indonesia | indonesia | country | |
Spain | seupein | country | |
Singapore | singgaporeu | country | |
Vietnam | beteunam | country | |
United States | miguk | country | |
Brazil | beurajil | country | |
Turkey | teoki | country | |
Egypt | ijipteu | country | |
Iran | iran | country | |
South Korea | hanguk | country | |
China | jungguk | country | |
What is your occupation? | jigeobi mwoyeyo? | polite | |
What is your occupation? | museun il haseyo? | polite | |
I am an office worker. | jeoneun hoesawonieyo. | polite | |
I am an office worker. | jeoneun hoesawonipnida. | formal | |
actor | baeu | occupation | |
pilot | jojongsa | occupation | |
chef | yorisa | occupation | |
nurse | ganhosa | occupation | |
soldier | gunin | occupation | |
attorney | byeonhosa | occupation | |
doctor | uisa | occupation | |
teacher | seonsaengnim | occupation | |
student | haksaeng | occupation | |
I work at Samsung. | jeoneun samseonge danyeoyo. | polite | |
I work at Samsung. | jeoneun samseonge danipnida. | formal | |
I like dramas. | deuramareul joahaeyo. | polite | |
I like dramas. | deuramareul joahapnida. | formal | |
I like games. | geimeul joahaeyo. | polite |
If you are meeting someone for the first time, don’t forget your first greeting before you start introducing yourself. In polite Korean, you can say:
안녕하세요? (annyonghaseyo)
which literally translates to, “Have you been well?” This is the Korean equivalent to our standard ‘hello’ greeting. If you happen to be in a formal situation, you can say:
안녕하십니까? (annyonghasimnikka)
In Korea, it is a common gesture to bow when greeting each other. You don’t have to do a full-on 90 degrees bow; that’s usually too much for most situations. Just a gentle 15 degrees bow or a slight nod of the head should suffice.
Also, don’t be surprised if someone extends their hand for a handshake. Just remember to shake with your right hand and your left hand supporting underneath, as if you are offering your hand to the other person. Add a bow for an extra dose of respect.
In return, the person you are greeting will probably greet you the same way as you did.
If you want to learn other ways of saying ‘hello’ in Korean, you can refer to this post here .
After your first greeting, you may want to say something like, “Glad to meet you,” before you introduce your name. While that is fine, I usually skip this part. But if you really mean it, you can say it by all means.
If you are meeting someone in person, you can say:
만나서 반가워요. (mannaso bangawoyo) Pleased to meet you. (polite)
만나서 반갑습니다. (choeum bwepkketsseumnida) Pleased to meet you. (formal)
You can use the above two phrases on someone you already know since both phrases express gladness in being able to meet that person, whether for the first time or not.
You may also have heard of another Korean phrase:
처음 뵙겠습니다. (choeum bwepkketsseumnida) Pleased to meet you for the first time. (formal)
You should use the above phrase for formal settings, like during business meetings etc. Also, 처음 (choeum) means ‘first time’ so it is used when meeting someone for the very first time.
This is when your self-introduction really starts: introducing your name. Before we learn how to introduce our names in Korean, it is equally important to learn the phrase, “What is your name?” in Korean to make things more conversational.
이름이 어떻게 되세요? (ireumi ottoke dweseyo) What is your name? (polite)
성함이 어떻게 되세요? (songhami ottoke dweseyo) What is your name? (formal)
The two phrases above may be a bit much to remember. If you cannot remember them well, then just remember these two key words: 이름 (ireum) and 성함 (songham). Both words mean ‘name’, just that 성함 (songham) is the honorific form of 이름 (ireum).
So if you hear any of the two keywords being mentioned as part of a question directed to you, the likelihood of them asking for your name is high. And to that question, you can answer:
제 이름은 ____예요/이에요. (je ireumeun ____yeyo/ieyo) My name is____. (polite)
제 이름은 ____입니다. (je ireumeun jeieyo) My name is____. (formal)
All you need to do now is to fill in the blank with your name. So, if I were to introduce myself to you, I would say:
제 이름은 제이예요. (je ireumeun jeieyo) My name is Jay. (polite)
제 이름은 제이입니다. (je ireumeun jeiimnida) My name is Jay. (formal)
You have gone from memorising phrases to being able to form personalised sentences on your own. Great job! The person that you have been introducing yourself to should be pretty impressed by now. That person may say something like this to you in return:
한국어를 잘 하시네요! (hangugoreul jal hasineyo) You speak Korean well!
Yes, it’s the phrase that you saw in the introduction of this post and yes, you will hear this phrase a lot if you can speak Korean (even if it’s just saying ‘hello’ and your name in Korean).
Koreans appreciate it when non-Koreans take the effort to learn their language. They are not stingy with their praises so if someone praises your Korean language skills, accept humbly and say a simple ‘thank you’ in Korean .
Some say that age is a sensitive topic so many approach it with caution. But in Korean culture, it is actually important to know someone’s age because it will determine whether you will need to use honorifics when speaking with that person.
So, you may be asked:
나이가 어떻게 되세요? (naiga ottoke dweseyo) How old are you? (polite)
몇 살이세요? (myot sariseyo) How old are you? (polite)
Let’s approach these two phrases the same way as before when we were learning how to ask for a person’s name. If you cannot remember them well, then just remember these two keywords: 나이 (nai) and 살 (sal)
So if you hear any of the two keywords being mentioned as part of question directed to you when you are doing your self-introduction, you can pretty much get ready to reply with your age:
저는 ____살이에요. (joneun ____sarieyo) I am ____ years old. (polite)
저는 ____살입니다. (joneun ____sarimnida) I am ____ years old. (formal)
Now, you will need to fill in the blank with your age. To do that, you will need to know Native Korean Numbers. To really master it, you will need to do some memorisation but to keep things simple, you just need to remember your own age.
Number | Used on its own | Used with 살 (sal) (or other countable nouns) |
1 | 하나 (hana) | 한 (han) |
2 | 둘 (dul) | 두 (du) |
3 | 셋 (set) | 세 (se) |
4 | 넷 (net) | 네 (ne) |
5 | 다섯 (dasot) | Same |
6 | 여섯 (yosot) | Same |
7 | 일곱 (ilgop) | Same |
8 | 여덟 (yodol) | Same |
9 | 아홉 (ahop) | Same |
10 | 열 (yol) | Same |
11 | 열하나 (yolhana) | 열한 (yolhan) |
12 | 열둘 (yoldul) | 열두 (yoldu) |
13 | 열셋 (yolset) | 열세 (yolse) |
14 | 열넷 (yolret) | 열네 (yolne) |
15 | 열다섯 (yoldasot) | Same |
16 | 열여섯 (yolryosot) | Same |
17 | 열일곱 (yorilgop) | Same |
18 | 열여덟 (yolryodol) | Same |
19 | 열아홉 (yorahop) | Same |
20 | 스물 (seumul) | 스무 (seumu) |
30 | 서른 (soreun) | Same |
40 | 마흔 (maheun) | Same |
50 | 쉰 (swin) | Same |
60 | 예순 (yesun) | Same |
70 | 일흔 (ilheun) | Same |
80 | 여든 (yodeun) | Same |
90 | 아흔 (aheun) | Same |
Let’s learn how to use the table above to find out our age in Native Korean Numbers. Since we will be using the numbers with the word 살 (sal) which means ‘years old’, you will need to look at the rightmost column as reference.
E.g. If you are ‘20 years old’, then you are 스무 살 (seumu sal).
Let’s go up higher up the age table. If you are ‘25 years old’, then you are ‘twenty-five years old’ in English. Now, translate each word directly to Korean and you are 스물다섯 살 (soreundasot sal). Take note though, that only 20 is pronounced as 스무 (seumu).
If your age has a 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the ones place, you will need to say 한 (han), 두 (du), 세 (se), or 네 (ne) before the word 살 (sal).
E.g. 서른한 살 (soreunhan sal) - 31 years old
So, putting everything we have learnt together, if you are 45 years old, how can you say, “I am 45 years old,” in Korean?
저는 마흔다섯 살이에요. (joneun maheundasot sarieyo) I am 45 years old. (polite)
저는 마흔다섯 살입니다. (joneun maheundasot sarimnida) I am 45 years old. (formal)
Once you have introduced your age and you managed to find out the age of the person you are talking to, you may need to use Korean honorific titles if the other person is older than you .
That’s all for age! Let’s move on and talk about which country you are from.
For this part, there are different ways to say which country you are from. Before we cover that, let’s learn, “Which country are you from?” in Korean first.
There are two ways that you may be asked the question. A person may ask you where you are from:
어디에서 왔어요? (odieso wassoyo) Where are you from? (polite)
To this question, the reply is actually very simple. Since the word 어디 (odi) means ‘where’, all you have to do is to replace 어디 (odi) with the country you are from. If you are from America, you can say:
미국에서 왔어요. (migugeso wassoyo) I am from America. (polite)
미국에서 왔습니다. (migugeso watsseumnida) I am from America. (formal)
Take note that you should say the above phrase only if you are outside of the country that you say you are from.
Another way you may be asked is when the person asks you about your nationality:
어느나라 사람이에요? (oneunara saramieyo)
which literally translates to, “Which country person are you?”
어느 (oneu) means ‘which’ and 나라 (nara) means ‘country’, so to reply, all you need to do is to replace 어느나라 (oneunara) with the country you are from. Assuming you are from America, you can say:
미국 사람이에요. (miguk saramieyo) I am American. (polite)
미국 사람입니다. (miguk saramimnida) I am American. (formal)
Of the two ways to introduce where you are from, the latter gives you more flexibility since it can be used in almost all kinds of situations, regardless of where you are located. You can use it while texting as well.
Here are some countries and their names in Korean:
캐나다 (kaenada) - Canada
필리핀 (pilripin) - Philippines
인도 (indo) - India
인도네시아 (indonesia) - Indonesia
스페인 (seupein) - Spain
싱가포르 (singgaporeu) - Singapore
베트남 (beteunam) - Vietnam
미국 (miguk) - United States
브라질 (beurajil) - Brazil
터키 (toki) - Turkey
이집트 (ijipteu) - Egypt
이란 (iran) - Iran
한국 (hanguk) - South Korea
중국 (jungguk) - China
When being asked about your occupation, you may be asked:
직업이 뭐예요? (jigobi mwoeyo) What is your occupation? (polite)
무슨 일 하세요? (museun il haseyo) What kind of work do you do? (polite)
In the examples above, the two keywords to listen out for are 직업 (jigob) which means ‘occupation’ and 일 (il) which means ‘work’.
To that, you can reply:
저는 ____예요/이에요. (joneun yeyoieyo) I am a ____. (polite)
저는 ____입니다. (joneun imnida) I am a ____. (formal)
and fill in the blank with the name of your occupation. If you work in an office as an employee, you can say:
저는 회사원이에요. (joneun hwesawonieyo) I am an office worker. (polite)
저는 회사원입니다. (joneun hwesawonimnida) I am an office worker. (formal)
Here are some examples of different occupations in Korean:
배우 (baeu) - actor
조종사 (jojongsa) - pilot
요리사 (yorisa) - chef
간호사 (ganhosa) - nurse
군인 (gunin) - soldier
변호사 (byonhosa) - attorney
의사 (uisa) - doctor
선생님 (sonsaengnim) - teacher
학생 (haksseung) - Student
Let’s say you work at Samsung. You are really proud of it and would like to share it as part of your self-introduction. You can say:
저는 삼성에 다녀요. (joneun samsonge danyoyo) I work at Samsung. (polite)
저는 삼성에 다닙니다. (joneun samsonge danimnida) I work at Samsung. (formal)
As with other examples, you can simply replace 삼성 (samsong) with any other company name or place to fit your self-introduction.
One thing that you can do to add more personality to your self-introduction is to talk about what you like. If you like television dramas, you can say:
드라마를 좋아해요. (deuramareul joahaeyo) I like dramas. (polite)
드라마를 좋아합니다. (deuramareul joahamnida) I like dramas. (formal)
In the example above, 드라마 (deurama) means drama. You can replace the word with anything else that you like and it will work just as well. Just take note if the word ends with a consonant (e.g. 게임 kkeim - game), you need to use 을 (eul) instead of 를 (reul).
E.g. 게임을 좋아해요. (kkeimeul joahaeyo) I like games. (polite)
Up to this point, you should be able to give a self-introduction of your name, age, nationality, occupation, and even talk about things that you like. That is a big step toward being able to make many new Korean friends.
Yes, it may feel scary to go up to someone new and introduce yourself in a foreign language, but I promise you that it will only get easier with practice .
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If you’ve decided to start learning Korean, then learning how to introduce yourself in Korean should be the first step in your learning journey.
In many ways, the phrases we use to introduce ourselves are similar to other languages. However, there are also certain unique phrases we use in Korean, and when you introduce yourself in Korean, it’s important to use appropriate phrases to show the right level of formality and politeness to different people.
In this article, we will go through all these things and more so that the next time you meet a Korean person, you are ready to introduce yourself in Korean.
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In Korea, first meetings are usually quite formal. We tend to use more formal and respectful language with people we are not familiar with, so a basic understanding of different speech levels is important.
In Korean, there are various speech levels, but in modern Korean, three speech levels are commonly used:
When we meet people for the first time, we can use both formal and polite speech levels. In more formal settings, or when we speak to people with a higher level of seniority, it’s more appropriate to use the formal form. In less formal settings, and when we speak to people of similar age or level, we can use the polite speech level.
In many situations, you can use either form, and whether you use one or the other depends on how formal and respectful you want to be. As we go through the key phrases used to introduce ourselves, we will show both the formal and polite forms.
But first, let’s discuss the correct body language to use in a basic Korean introduction.
Bowing is a big part of Korean greetings . As we say hello, it’s important to bow to be polite and respectful. If the other person is much older than you, then you should be prepared to bend your back about 45 to 60 degrees and bow. If the other person is of similar age, then you can just tilt your head down slightly and bow.
Handshakes are becoming more common in Korea. When we shake hands, if the other person is much older, then we should do a two-handed handshake. If not, then you can just use one hand. It’s also quite common to shake hands and bow at the same time, especially in more formal settings.
What to avoid
Excessive physical contact should be avoided at all times. Koreans don’t hug at first meeting, and kissing on the cheek is a definite no-no. Close friends might hug as they greet, but there is no hugging at the first meeting – you might unintentionally give the wrong impression.
Now that you understand the right gestures to use, it’s time to learn the appropriate words and phrases you need when introducing yourself in Korean.
안녕하세요. [An-nyeong-ha-se-yo.]
안녕하세요 is the formal and polite form of hello, and this is what we say when we meet people for the first time. As mentioned already, as you say 안녕하세요, you should bow to be respectful.
“It’s nice to meet you.” (1)
This phrase literally means “I’m pleased to see you,” so we use this phrase to say “It’s nice to meet you.”
“It’s nice to meet you.” (2)
처음 뵙겠습니다. [Cheo-eum boep-get-seum-ni-da]
This is another phrase we use as an “It’s nice to meet you.” This phrase literally translates to “I’m meeting you for the first time,” and it’s more often used in formal settings, so it’s only used in formal form.
“Please be kind to me.”
잘 부탁드립니다. [Jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da]
It’s difficult to translate this phrase and the literal translation won’t make much sense either, but it kind of means, “I request you to be good.”
We often use this phrase at the end of our introductions. So after we have greeted the other person and have told them our name and other relevant details, we say this phrase to ask the person for their understanding and kindness. It’s a way of expressing our desire to form a good relationship with the other person.
This phrase is more commonly used when we join a new place, such as a workplace or school.
Let’s now take a look at how we can tell people our name and ask for theirs.
“I am Minsu Kim.”
The key structure is 저는… 입니다 (I am…), and we often use this phrase to introduce ourselves, but we can use this phrase in many other situations as well.
When Koreans introduce themselves, they tend to say their full name. So in the name 김민수, 김 is the family name, and 민수 is the first name. However, if you are a non-Korean, then you can just introduce yourself with your first name only.
“What’s your name?”
In Korean, there are two words for name: 성함 and 이름. 성함 is formal and 이름 is the standard word.
When you meet someone for the first time, if the other person is much older or has greater seniority, then you should use the formal phrase to ask their name. However, if you are in a less formal situation such as a birthday party, or if you are in your late teens or early twenties, then it’s more appropriate to ask “이름이 뭐예요?”
Both 어떻게 되세요 and 뭐예요 mean “What is (something)?”
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Asking someone’s age at your first meeting may not be the norm in other cultures. However, in Korea, it is often one of the first things we ask when we meet people for the first time. This is because social hierarchy is based on age, so if we are not sure whether the other person is older or younger than us, then it’s important to find out so we can address them appropriately.
Having said that, if the other person is clearly 10 or 20 years older, then it’s not important to ask the other person’s age – in fact, asking the other person’s age may come across quite rude if they are much older than you.
“How old are you?”
How we use these formal and polite expressions is the same as the way we ask someone’s name. 나이 is the standard word for age, and we use this word with 어떻게 되세요 to ask someone’s age in a formal and respectful way.
몇 means ‘how many,’ and 살 is the counter word for age. In less formal situations, we can say “몇 살이에요?” to ask someone’s age.
“I am 24 years old.”
The structure of these statements is the same as the sentences we use to say our name – 저는…. 입니다/이에요. When we say our age, we use the native Korean number to say our age. In the above phrases, 스물네 is the shortened form of 스물넷, which means 24.
In Korean, there isn’t one fixed way of telling people where we are from. We sometimes tell people our nationality to tell them where we are from, but we can also say where we have come from.
“I am an American.”
In these phrases, 사람 means ‘a person,’ and since 미국 means ‘USA,’ 미국 사람 means ‘an American person’ or ‘an American.’
In Korean, most country names are the same as in English , but we say the names phonetically in Korean. So Canada is 캐나다 [Kae-na-da], and Mexico is 멕시코 [Mek-si-ko]. However, some country names are completely different in Korean, as seen in the table below.
USA | 미국 |
---|---|
UK | 영국 |
China | 중국 |
Japan | 일본 |
Germany | 독일 |
Australia | 호주 |
“I am from America.”
In these phrases, 에서 means ‘from,’ and 왔습니다 or 왔어요 is the past form of 오다, which means ‘to come.’ Put together, these phrases literally mean “I came from the US.”
Once the introductions are out of the way, the conversation may move on to talking about jobs.
“What do you do?”
In the formal phrase, 무슨 means ‘what,’ 일 means ‘work,’ and 하세요 uses the verb 하다 meaning ‘to do,’ so this formal phrase literally means “What work do you do?”
In the polite phrase, 직업 means ‘job,’ and since 뭐예요 means ‘what is,’ 직업이 뭐예요 means “What is your job?”
“I am a teacher.”
We’ve already seen this sentence (저는… 입니다) before. In this example, the word 선생님 means ‘a teacher.’
English | Formal | Polite |
---|---|---|
I am a student. | 저는 학생입니다. | 저는 학생이에요. |
I am an office worker. | 저는 회사원입니다. | 저는 회사원이에요. |
I am a doctor. | 저는 의사입니다. | 저는 의사예요. |
I am a nurse. | 저는 간호사입니다. | 저는 간호사예요. |
I am a housewife/husband. | 저는 주부입니다. | 저는 주부예요. |
Introducing yourself is one of the first things you should learn in a foreign language, and it’s no different when it comes to Korean.
When you introduce yourself in Korean, you need to learn how to say hello and how to talk about things like your name, age and job. However, it’s important to keep in mind the appropriate level of formality to use for the situation and the person you are speaking with.
Now that you know how to introduce yourself in Korean, it’s important to practice what you have learned, and there is no better place to share your knowledge than with the millions of other language learners on the Busuu app.
This is just the beginning of your Korean learning journey! Go ahead and continue learning more Korean via Busuu’s free online courses and learning resources today.
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You want to introduce yourself in Korean . Good. When learning a language, it’s good to learn your own introduction.
I will give you all of the phrases below.
But, you should also listen and hear real Korean – Press play below. Try this Free Lesson from KoreanClass101.com (click here to visit) for the complete explanation about introducing yourself!
Okay, now here’s how to introduce yourself in Korean.
1. Start with Greetings
Before we learn how to say hi, you must consider how formal you want to be. Koreans have various levels of respect depending on the person’s age, gender and seniority
Annyeong (안녕) is the casual way to greet someone in Korea. Korean people use this informal version when greeting a friend or stranger of the same age or younger.
“Annyeonghaseyo” is a formal way to greet someone in Korean. This process of changing from informal to formal is simple. Formal version is just adding more words to the end of the sentence than the informal one.
Did you notice what changed from the informal version?
Look! (하세요) haseyo is added after (안녕) Annyeong. Haseyo’s verb meaning “to do”. Plus, it makes the sentence sound more formal and polite. Generally, you would use this formal version with people older then you and others you wish to show respect.
2. Saying your name in Korean
After “Annoyeong,” you can now introduce your name. Let’s take a look!
You can say either na-neun (나는) or jeo-neun (저는) in Korean.
Na-neun is informal and jeo-neun is formal. Then, you can say your name after that and the partial ya (야) placed at the end. In Korean, your name may sound different. For instance, Mathew is pronounced “maet-yu.” So, if Koreans say your name differently, do not get surprised!
For example…
Next, let’s replace the particle ya (야) with eyo (에요). Why? When you do this, it becomes formal. Ya (야) is informal while eyo (에요) is formal.
Here is the other formal way to say your name.
By using –입니다. ending, it is formal. When you are speaking to someone who has a higher status or age, then you should use a formal version which sounds more respectful and polite.
Now you know how to say your name. You can now introduce yourself in Korean.
3. Nice to meet you in Korean
So far, you learned how to meet a person, say hi and tell then your name. Now, “Nice to meet you” in Korean is 만나서 반가워. This is informal. So, let’s look at the formal way to say nice to meet you; if yo(요) come after Banagawo, this sentence is changed to be formal just so you know.
Also, you could use –입니다 ending of this sentence. 만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo Bangapseumnida). This is quite formal.
4. I am from [place] in Korean
After greetings, you can sau where you are from or you might ask where they are from.
The question “Where are you from?” in Korean is…
When someone asks you this, you can respond correctly by putting the country or city in the blank space in the example below. It is okay to say without Juhneun. Whether you do it or not, the meaning is same. Saying Juhneun is an emphasis to “I am”.
What if you’re from Canada, eh?
5. How to Introduce your Profession? “I am [occupation].”
They know your name and where you are from; but what do you do for a living? Are you a student, an English teacher, a programmer, an exotic dancer or a low-level YouTube celebrity? To ask them, use the question below.
6. How to answer & say: I am [occupation].
Let’s say you are a student.
So, take the example below. In the [occupation] spot, you can put your job: student 학생 (haksaeng), English teacher 영어 선생님(yeong-eo seonsaengnim), Engineer엔지니어(enjinieo) and so on.
7. How to ask “How old are you” in Korean
Knowing ages is important when interacting with Koreans. People decide how polite to be based on factors like job and age. a
Try to not be offended as Koreans ask you your age or other personal questions the first time you meet. These questions may sound too personal to you. But, it’s really a way to show the proper level of respect.
For examples, they may ask: 몇 살 이에요? (How old are you?), 결혼 하셨어요? (Are you married?), 남자 친구/여자 친구 있어요? (Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?).
Let’s look at the proper way to say your age in Korean. In newspapers, you could see the word “세” after the age, such as 23 세 . 이십삼 세 (iship-sam sae ). But, people do not use “세” often because it sounds too formal. To the say age, people use 살 (sal) more commonly.
Let’s practice with some examples:
Let’s say you are twenty-three years old. You would say“스물세 살 (seumool se sal ),” by using the Korean numbering system.
Conclusion: Now you know how to introduce yourself in Korean!
It’s as easy as saying:
Annyeong. Na-neun (your name) -ya.
Now you can speak some Korean. Done!
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Can you describe yourself in Korean ? It’s useful to be able to talk about yourself when you’re getting to know new people, speaking to an official person or filling out a form. Whatever the situation, the Rocket Korean team have created this free lesson to make it easier for you.
Perhaps you’re booking into a hotel, or going for an interview. You’ll probably be asked some basic personal questions in Korean like “What is your name?” “Where are you from?” or “What is your date of birth?” These are all useful things to be able to talk about for everyday conversations as well, so how about we start with some numbers in Korean…
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Ireumi mweoya?
What's (your) name? (informal)
성함이 어떻게 되십니까?
Seonghami eoteohge dwoeshimnikka?
What is (your) name? (formal)
너는 어디 출신이니?
Neo-neun eodi chulshinini?
Where are you from? (informal)
당신은 어디 사람이십니까?
Dangshineun eodi saram-ishimnikka?
Where are you from? (formal)
Gugjeog-i eodiya?
What's (your) nationality? (informal)
Gugjeog-i eodishimnikka?
What's (your) nationality? (formal)
Myeot sar-iya?
How old are (you)? (informal)
나이가 어떻게 되세요?
Naiga eoteohge dwoeseyo?
How old are (you)? (formal)
Saengil-i eonjeya?
What is (your) date of birth? (informal)
Saengshin-i eonjeshimnikka?
What is (your) date of birth? (formal)
Hyeongjejamaega isseo?
Do (you) have siblings? (informal)
형제자매가 있으십니까?
Hyeongjejamaega isseushimnikka?
Do (you) have siblings? (formal)
형제자매가 몇 명 있어?
Hyeongjejamaega myeot myeong isseo?
How many siblings do (you) have? (informal)
형제자매가 몇 명 있으세요?
Hyeongjejamaega myeot myeong isseuseyo?
How many siblings do (you) have? (formal)
Aidel-i isseo?
Do (you) have children? (informal)
Jashig-i isseushimnikka?
Do (you) have children? (formal)
아이들이 몇 명 있어?
Aideul-i myeot myeong isseo?
How many children do (you) have? (informal)
자식이 몇 명 있으십니까?
Jashig-i myeot myeong isseushimnikka?
How many children do (you) have? (formal)
Neo gyeorhonhaesseo?
Are you married? (informal)
당신은 결혼하셨습니까?
Dangshin-eun gyeolhonha-syeoss-seumnikka?
Are you married? (formal)
Jusoga mweoya?
What is (your) address? (informal)
주소가 어떻게 되십니까?
Jusoga eotteohge dwoeshimnikka?
What is (your) address? (formal)
집 전화번호가 뭐야?
Jeonhwabeonhoga mweoya?
What is (your) telephone number? (informal)
댁 전화번호가 어떻게 되십니까?
Jeonhwabeonhoga eotteohge dwoeshimnikka?
What is (your) telephone number? (formal)
핸드폰 번호가 뭐야?
Haendeupon beonhoga mweoya?
What is (your) cell phone number? (informal)
핸드폰 번호가 어떻게 되십니까?
Haendeupon beonhoga eotteohge dwoeshimnikka?
What is (your) cell phone number? (formal)
Yeogweonbeonhoga mweoya?
What is (your) passport number? (informal)
여권 번호가 어떻게 되십니까?
Yeogweonbeonhoga eotteohge dwoeshimnikka?
What is (your) passport number? (formal)
이메일 주소가 뭐야?
I-me-il jusoga mweoya?
What is (your) email address? (informal)
이메일 주소가 어떻게 되십니까?
I-me-il jusoga eotteohge dwoeshimnikka?
What is (your) email address? (formal)
제 이름은 [ ]이에요.
Je ireum-eun [ ]i-eyo.
My name is [your name].
저는 [ ] 출신이에요.
Jeoneun [ ] chulshin-i-eyo.
I'm from [country name].
저는 [ ]사람이에요.
Jeoneun [ ] saram-i-eyo.
I'm [nationality].
저는 [ ]살 이에요.
Jeoneun [ ]sal-i-eyo.
I am [number] years old.
제 생일은 [ ] 년 [ ]월 [ ]일 이에요.
Je saengil-eun [ ] nyeon [ ] weol [ ] il i-eyo.
My birthday is on [day] [month] [year].
네, 저는 형제자매가 있어요.
Ye, jeoneun hyeongjejamaega isseoyo.
Yes, I have siblings.
아니요, 저는 형제자매가 없어요.
Aniyo, jeoneun hyeongjejamaega eobseoyo.
No, I have no siblings.
저는 [ ]명의 형제자매가 있어요.
Jeoneun [ ]myeongeui hyeongjejamaega isseoyo.
I have [number] siblings.
예, 저는 [ ]명의 아이들이 있어요.
Ye, jeoneun [ ]myeongeui aideul-i isseoyo.
Yes, I have [number] children.
Ye, gyeorhonhaesseoyo.
Yes, I'm married.
아니요, 미혼이에요.
Aniyo, mihon-i-eyo.
No, I'm single.
제 주소는 [ ]이에요.
Je juson-eun [ ]i-eyo.
My address is [your address].
저희 집 전화번호는 [ ]에요.
Jeoheui jib jeonhwabeonhoneun [ ]eyo.
My telephone number is [your number].
제 핸드폰 번호는 [ ]에요.
Je haendeupon beonhoneun [ ]eyo.
My cell phone number is [your number].
제 여권 번호는 [ ]에요.
Je yeogweon beonhoneun [ ]eyo.
My passport number is [your number].
Nationality
Date of birth
jeonhwabeonho
Telephone number
haendeuponbeonho
Cell phone number
yeogweonbeonho
Passport number
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When you are applying to a university in Korea, you will soon find that you need to include a self-introduction letter and study plan in your application. For some, a self-introduction letter may sound self-explanatory. However, in Korea, these letters need to contain certain information, so be sure to read this article before submitting your applications!
Those who are applying to a university program in Korea for the first time normally need to prepare a self-introduction letter. These can be undergraduate students, graduate school students, and those switching into a regular program after attending language school.
In my experience, if you wish to apply to a program that is in English, the process is often different. Not every university will require a self-introduction letter for programs taught in English. Instead, they may require an interview and a valid English proficiency certificate.
However, if you are applying to a regular program at a Korean university that is taught in Korean, you will need to submit a self-introduction letter. And often, more competitive English programs will require them as well.
Each school has a different question form for 자기소개서 (self-introduction) and 학습계획서 (study plan). Therefore, you need to find the specific format you will need to write in and the question you need to answer for each university you apply to. This can normally be found on the website, or with a Naver search. After you know the requirements of the university, you can begin writing your Self Introduction.
Normally you should begin by presenting basic information about yourself. At a minimum, you should include your name, age, and hometown. It is also not uncommon to include information about your family, such as the number of siblings you have and what your parents do for work. However, the requirement to include family information has been a topic of controversy recently. As a result, many schools no longer require you to reveal details about your family history.
Next, you should discuss academic achievements. You can include anything of importance from high school, language schools, university, and graduate school. In particular, if you were outstanding in any subjects, got any awards, or participated in activities you should mention them in this section.
If you have any work experience, that should also be included. However, you will only want to include experiences that you can explain as being relevant to your field of study. Or, that demonstrates you are proficient in Korean. For example; simply stating you worked in a restaurant as a server will not be looked at favorably. However, if you worked as a server and spoke to customers in Korean, or are applying to major in hospitality or business you can highlight the relevance of the experience.
In this section, you need to give administrators a sense of who you are as a person. You need to answer the question; “What was remarkable about your process of growing up that affected your personality and values?”.
It is important to note that, unlike university applications in some western countries, this is not the main focus of your self-introduction letter. In addition, universities in Korea tend to lean socially conservative. With that in mind, this section should not be as deep as a letter you would typically write for a western university.
Now, this section is where many of us foreigners have the upper hand. It’s time to brag about your foreign language skills! Plus, you should mention any other strengths or talents related to your field of study. These can be soft skills like communication, being a fast learner, or being culturally conscious. Or, they can be hard skills like coding, writing, or photo editing.
In this part of your letter, you will need to explain why you chose the university and the major you are applying for. It is a good idea to do some research on the university and cite a few specific reasons why you prefer them over other places.
Finally, we come to the most important section of your self-introduction letter. First, you should explain your study plan for the entire duration of your degree. You want to be as detailed as possible. This means you should go through the list of courses in your major and include classes you want to take, if you plan to have an internship, and what your plans for research topics are.
Then, you should explain your plans for after you graduate. As a foreigner, it is best to emphasize international cooperation and contributing to the development of both Korea and your home country.
I know, it’s a lot to include in a limited self-introduction letter, right? The most important thing to focus on is presenting information concisely and truthfully. If you do that, the interviewer will be able to understand your application and see if you are suitable for the school and the field of study. I wish you success in writing and getting into your dream university in Korea!
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1 Things to know when meeting new people in Korea. 1.1 1. Greet them by saying 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo). 1.2 2. Bow as you greet them. 1.3 3. If you shake hands, use your right hand or both hands. 1.4 4. Address them by their title or family name.
introduction. 2. Introduce yourself in Korean by leaving a comment below! 3. Start using your introduction. 4. ..and learn even more Korean. Want more? Get Korean Audio Lessons: Top 7 Free Korean Audio Lessons for Beginners Get Korean Textbooks: 7 Best Korean TextBooks. A List for Beginners. - The Main Junkie P.S.
Now, what if you want a whole Korean introduction speech? Here's your Korean self introduction script you might want to use. Annyeonghaseyo? Jeoneun (name)-imnida. Cheoeum boepgesseumnida. (place) eseo wasseumnida. (Age) sal imnida. (occupation)-imnida. (time duration) dong-an gonbu-haesseumnida. (place/location) eseo baewosseumnida. Now you ...
Just like in English, there are several ways to introduce yourself in Korean. When you're meeting somebody for the first time, you'll use one of the following phrases to say "Hello, my name is…". If your name ends in a vowel, say: 안녕하세요? 저는 _____ 예요 . Hello, my name is _____.
Bowing & Shaking Hands. Once you say hello for the first time, bow at the hips toward them with your left hand on your stomach. Every time you see them afterwards, a head nod will do. That is of course, the person you're speaking to is older or of a higher status. Then, you bow every time.
Therefore, it would help if you first learned how to be respectful and polite, which could be the best first step to introducing yourself in Korean. Let's start learning the words and phrases that you can use when introducing yourself in Korean. 1. Start With A Greeting.
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to introduce oneself in Korean. It includes the basic structure of a Korean introduction, differences between formal and informal introductions, essential vocabulary words and phrases, pronunciation tips, cultural considerations, common mistakes to avoid, sample dialogues for different situations, practice exercises, and additional resources ...
To talk about your own job, you can structure your sentence like this: 저는 [job] 이에요/예요 (Jeoneun [job] i-e-yo/ye-yo) Meaning: I am a/an [job]. Usage: Replace [job] with your profession. For example, "저는 선생님 해요" means "I am a teacher.". Here are some common job titles in Korean: Teacher: 선생님 (Seonsaengnim)
First of all, your name can't be left out during a self-introduction (자기소개). Example: "My name is XXX." / "I'm XXX.". 제 이름은 XXX 입니다. / 저는 XXX이 라고합니다. 2. Where You're From 출생지. Next, introducing where or which country you are from may be optional, but it can be added as well. Example ...
Bend at the waist 15 to 30 degrees and then rise at the same speed as you lowered. [3] Close your eyes or keep them downcast as you bow. However, be alert for an extended hand. A handshake may accompany bows, particularly among men greeting other men. 3. Follow up with "잘지냈어요" (jal ji naet seo yo).
annyeonghaseyo, bangapseumnida. jeoneun 000irago hamnida. "Hello, nice to meet you. My name is 000.". This is the most basic self-introduction in Korean and can be used in any situation, such as introducing yourself to your new classmates or colleagues, and to any strangers.
1. Before anything else, greet them by saying 안녕하세요. It is important in Korean culture to be polite and show your respect towards others. First impressions are everything. 2. Bow as you greet them. This is another sign of respect that you should show towards the new person you are meeting.
If you just started learning Korean, this post is perfect for you because today we will be learning how to do a self-introduction in Korean. I will be teaching you some basic phrases and words, along with some tips that will make every Korean you meet say, "한국어를 잘 하시네요!" (hangugoreul jal hasineyo) i.e. "You speak Korean ...
독서는 제 취미 중 하나입니다. (s) One of my hobbies is reading. Eumak gamsangeul jeulgimnida. 음악 감상을 즐깁니다. (s) I enjoy listening to music. Introducing yourself is important in making a good impression. In this KoreanClass101 lesson, you'll learn 10 crucial Korean lines for introducing yourself.
Greetings. Now that you understand the right gestures to use, it's time to learn the appropriate words and phrases you need when introducing yourself in Korean. "Hello.". 안녕하세요. [An-nyeong-ha-se-yo.] 안녕하세요 is the formal and polite form of hello, and this is what we say when we meet people for the first time.
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Well if you compare it to English or many other Western languages; yes. In Korean, the verb goes at the end of the sentence. Note: Koreans typically introduce themselves by saying ¨ I am_____¨. For example: English: I am Nathan. Korean: I Nathan am. ( 저는 네이뜬이에요.
Okay, now here's how to introduce yourself in Korean. 1. Start with Greetings. Before we learn how to say hi, you must consider how formal you want to be. Koreans have various levels of respect depending on the person's age, gender and seniority. Annyeong (안녕) is the casual way to greet someone in Korea.
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record. Rocket Record lets you perfect your Korean pronunciation. Just listen to the native speaker audio and then use the microphone icon to record yourself. Once you're done, you'll get a score out of 100 on your pronunciation and can listen to your own audio playback. (Use a headset mic for best ...
Self-introduction: Plans. Finally, we come to the most important section of your self-introduction letter. First, you should explain your study plan for the entire duration of your degree. You want to be as detailed as possible. This means you should go through the list of courses in your major and include classes you want to take, if you plan ...
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