안녕하세요, 저는 브리아나예요
annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun beurianayeyo
In Korean, "hello, my name is brianna" is expressed as 안녕하세요, 저는 브리아나예요 (annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun beurianayeyo).
This phrase is a polite way to greet someone and introduce yourself by name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase uses 저는 (jeoneun), which is the humble form of "I", making it appropriate for a polite self-introduction.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun beurianayeyo
Did you know?
- When you say 안녕하세요, you are not just saying 'hello' but are actually asking the person, 'Are you at peace?' The word comes from the root 안녕 (annyeong), meaning 'peace' or 'well-being'.
- When introducing yourself, you might be asked for your 'job' or 'age' immediately after your name, as these details determine which level of politeness you should use with each other.
- Using the polite 안녕하세요 with a very close friend might actually backfire. In an intimate friendship, using this level of polite language can make you sound cold, distant, or even jokingly offended.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 저는 브리아나입니다. 어디에서 왔어요?Hello, I'm Brianna. Where are you from?
- 안녕하세요, 저는 브리아나예요. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun briana-yeyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hello, my name is Brianna. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 저는 브리아나예요. 잘 부탁드립니다.annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun briana-yeyo. jal butakdeurimnida.Hello, my name is Brianna. Please treat me kindly.
Example conversation
Two people are meeting for the first time at a language exchange.
- 서연 Seo-yeon안녕하세요, 저는 브리아나예요.Annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun Beuriana-yeyo.Hello, my name is Brianna.
- 민준 Min-jun반가워요, 브리아나 씨. 저는 민준이에요.Bangawoyo, Beuriana ssi. Jeoneun Minjun-ieyo.Nice to meet you, Brianna. I am Minjun.
- 서연 Seo-yeon만나서 반가워요, 민준 씨.Mannaseo bangawoyo, Minjun ssi.It is nice to meet you, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun저도 반가워요.Jeodo bangawoyo.Nice to meet you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 안녕하세요, CC BY-SA 4.0.
