🙋♂️ How to Introduce Yourself in Korean (Easy Guide for Beginners)
Want to say "Hi, my name is..." in Korean? 🙋♀️ In this post, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself naturally and politely in Korean — including your name, nationality, job, hobbies, and more. Let’s make a great first impression in Korean!
📌 Basic Korean Self-Introduction
안녕하세요. 제 이름은 [이름]입니다.
Annyeonghaseyo. Je ireumeun [name] imnida.
Hello. My name is [name].
저는 [나라] 사람이에요.
Jeoneun [nara] saram-ieyo.
I’m from [country].
만나서 반가워요.
Mannaseo bangawoyo.
Nice to meet you.
제 직업은 [직업]입니다.
Je jigeop-eun [job] imnida.
My job is [job].
제 취미는 [취미]이에요.
Je chwimineun [hobby] ieyo.
My hobby is [hobby].
🗣 Extended Example: Full Self-Introduction
안녕하세요. 제 이름은 Emily입니다. 저는 호주 사람이에요. 서울에 살고 있어요.
Annyeonghaseyo. Je ireumeun Emily imnida. Jeoneun Hojeu saram-ieyo. Seoure salgo isseoyo.
Hello. My name is Emily. I'm from Australia. I live in Seoul.
제 직업은 영어 선생님이에요. 제 취미는 요리하기와 여행이에요. 만나서 반가워요!
Je jigeop-eun yeongeo seonsaengnim-ieyo. Je chwimineun yori-hagiwa yeohaeng-ieyo. Mannaseo bangawoyo!
I’m an English teacher. My hobbies are cooking and traveling. Nice to meet you!
🎯 Key Vocabulary
| 한국어 | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 이름 | ireum | name |
| 나라 | nara | country |
| 사람 | saram | person |
| 직업 | jigeop | job |
| 취미 | chwimi | hobby |
🎭 Practice Conversation
A: 안녕하세요. 제 이름은 James입니다.
Annyeonghaseyo. Je ireumeun James imnida.
Hello. My name is James.
B: 안녕하세요, James 씨! 저는 민지예요. 만나서 반가워요.
Annyeonghaseyo, James-ssi! Jeoneun Minji-yeyo. Mannaseo bangawoyo.
Hi, James! I’m Minji. Nice to meet you.
A: 민지 씨는 어디에서 왔어요?
Minji-ssi-neun eodieseo wasseoyo?
Where are you from, Minji?
B: 저는 한국 사람이에요. James 씨는요?
Jeoneun Hanguk saram-ieyo. James-ssi-neunyo?
I’m Korean. What about you, James?
💡 Did You Know?
In Korea, people usually don’t shake hands when meeting for the first time. Instead, a polite bow and saying “안녕하세요” is the norm. If you're meeting someone older or in a formal setting, adding “처음 뵙겠습니다 (cheoeum boepgetseumnida)” means “Nice to meet you (very formal).”
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The self-introduction is your first step to Korean fluency. Practice these sentences out loud and memorize your own version. You'll feel more confident meeting new Korean friends! 😊
