π♀️ Introducing Yourself in Korean (with Examples)
Say More Than “Hello” in Korean
Introducing yourself is one of the most important things to learn when starting a new language. In Korean, self-introductions are short, polite, and follow a clear pattern. Let’s break it down step by step!
π Basic Structure of a Self-Introduction
Most Korean introductions follow this pattern:
“μλ
νμΈμ. μ μ΄λ¦μ ___μ
λλ€. λ§λμ λ°κ°μ΅λλ€.”
Hello. My name is ___. Nice to meet you.
Let’s learn the key parts!
π€ Saying Your Name
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| μ μ΄λ¦μ ___μ λλ€. | je ireumeun ___ imnida | My name is ___ (formal) |
| μ λ ___μ΄μμ/μμ. | jeoneun ___ ieyo/yeyo | I’m ___ (polite) |
πΉ Use μ΄μμ after a consonant (ex. μ λ λ§μ΄ν΄μ΄μμ.)
πΉ Use μμ after a vowel (ex. μ λ μμ΄λ―Έμμ.)
π Saying Where You’re From
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| μ λ λ―Έκ΅μμ μμ΄μ. | jeoneun migukeseo wasseoyo | I’m from the U.S. |
| μ λ μκ΅ μ¬λμ΄μμ. | jeoneun yeongguk saramieyo | I’m British. |
| μ λ μΊλλ€μμ μμ΄μ. | jeoneun kaenadaeseo wasseoyo | I’m from Canada. |
π Want to mention your nationality instead? Just say:
μ λ ___ μ¬λμ΄μμ. (I’m ___ national.)
πΌ Talking About Your Job or Role
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| μ λ νμμ΄μμ. | jeoneun haksaeng-ieyo | I’m a student. |
| μ λ μ μλμ΄μμ. | jeoneun seonsaengnim-ieyo | I’m a teacher. |
| μ λ νμ¬μμ΄μμ. | jeoneun hoesawon-ieyo | I’m an office worker. |
π£️ You can also say μ λ ___μ λλ€ to sound more formal.
π¬ Sample Self-Introduction
μλ νμΈμ.
μ μ΄λ¦μ μμ΄λ―Έμ λλ€.
μ λ νΈμ£Όμμ μμ΄μ.
νκ΅μ΄λ₯Ό λ°°μ°κ³ μμ΄μ.
λ§λμ λ°κ°μ΅λλ€!
Annyeonghaseyo.
Je ireumeun Amy imnida.
Jeoneun hojueseo wasseoyo.
Hangukeoreul baeugo isseoyo.
Mannaseo bangapseumnida!
✨ Hello. My name is Amy. I’m from Australia. I’m learning Korean. Nice to meet you!
π£ Practice Time
Try creating your own self-introduction using this guide. Here’s a template:
μλ
νμΈμ.
μ μ΄λ¦μ ___μ
λλ€.
μ λ ___μμ μμ΄μ.
μ λ ___μ΄μμ/μμ.
λ§λμ λ°κ°μ΅λλ€.
Use it when meeting new Korean friends, classmates, or your language tutor!
π©π« Want to Practice Live?
In my italki class, you’ll practice real introductions, how to answer follow-up questions, and sound more natural when meeting Korean speakers.
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π¬ Questions about introducing yourself?
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