안녕하세요, 제 이름은 다니엘라입니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun daniella-imnida
The English phrase "hello, my name is daniella" is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 다니엘라입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun daniella-imnida).
This phrase is a polite greeting used to introduce oneself by name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 제 이름은 literally translates to "my name [topic marker]". Additionally, 나는 means "I" or "me".
Which one should you use?
For a more formal setting, you can use 안녕하십니까, 제 이름은 다니엘라입니다. If you are speaking in an informal context, you can use 안녕, 나는 다니엘라야.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun daniella-imnida
Did you know?
- The greeting 안녕하세요 is not actually a direct translation of 'hello' but stems from the verb 안녕하다, which means 'to be well' or 'to be at peace'. When you use it, you are essentially wishing for the listener's peace.
- When introducing yourself, a slight nod or a bow typically accompanies the phrase 안녕하세요. The depth of the bow signals the level of respect you have for the other person.
- In many social situations, Koreans avoid using the word 'I' or 'my' entirely. It is often more natural to drop 제 이름은 and simply say 다니엘라입니다.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 다니엘라입니다. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun daniellaimnida. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hello, my name is Daniella. Nice to meet you.
Example conversation
A new student introduces herself to her classmates.
- 지은 Ji-eun안녕하세요, 제 이름은 다니엘라입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun daniellaimnida.Hello, my name is Daniella.
- 민준 Min-jun반가워요, 다니엘라 씨. 저는 민준이에요.bangawoyo, daniella ssi. jeoneun minjun-ieyo.Nice to meet you, Daniella. I am Minjun.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 만나서 정말 반갑습니다.minjun ssi, mannaseo jeongmal bangapseumnida.Minjun, it is very nice to meet you.
- 민준 Min-jun네, 잘 부탁드립니다.ne, jal butakdeurimnida.Yes, I look forward to getting to know you.
