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How to Introduce Yourself in Korean

Introducing yourself in Korean is simple once you know a few basic expressions. In this guide, you will learn the most common phrases used when meeting someone for the first time.

1. μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš” (Annyeonghaseyo)

μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”

Meaning: Hello

Usage: A polite greeting used when meeting someone.

When introducing yourself in Korean, you usually start with a greeting.

μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”.
Hello.

2. 제 이름은 ___μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€ (Je ireumeun ___ imnida)

제 이름은 ___μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€

Meaning: My name is ___

Politeness Level: Polite / Formal

You can use this sentence to introduce your name politely.

제 이름은 Jieun(지은)μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€.
My name is Jieun.

3. μ €λŠ” ___μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€ (Jeoneun ___ imnida)

μ €λŠ” ___μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€

Meaning: I am ___

This expression can be used to talk about your job, nationality, or other information about yourself.

Example

μ €λŠ” ν•™μƒμž…λ‹ˆλ‹€.
I am a student.

μ €λŠ” λ―Έκ΅­ μ‚¬λžŒμž…λ‹ˆλ‹€.
I am American.

4. λ§Œλ‚˜μ„œ λ°˜κ°‘μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ (Mannaseo Bangapseumnida)

λ§Œλ‚˜μ„œ λ°˜κ°‘μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€

Meaning: Nice to meet you

Politeness Level: Polite

This phrase is commonly used after introducing yourself.

λ§Œλ‚˜μ„œ λ°˜κ°‘μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
Nice to meet you.

Example Self-Introduction

Here is a simple example of introducing yourself in Korean.

μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”.
제 이름은 Jieun(지은)μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€.
μ €λŠ” μ„ μƒλ‹˜μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€.
λ§Œλ‚˜μ„œ λ°˜κ°‘μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.

Translation

Hello.
My name is Jieun.
I am a teacher.
Nice to meet you.


Quick Summary

Korean Pronunciation Meaning
μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš” annyeonghaseyo Hello
제 이름은 ___μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€ je ireumeun ___ imnida My name is ___
μ €λŠ” ___μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€ jeoneun ___ imnida I am ___
λ§Œλ‚˜μ„œ λ°˜κ°‘μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ mannaseo bangapseumnida Nice to meet you
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