안녕하세요, 제 이름은 파티마입니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun patimaimnida
The English phrase 'hello, my name is fatima' is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 파티마입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun patimaimnida).
This phrase is used to introduce yourself to another person. The component 제 이름은 translates to 'My name is.'
What does it mean word for word?
In the formal version, 제 is the humble form of 'my,' used to show respect to the listener. 이름은 consists of 이름 (name) and the particle 은, which marks the name as the topic of the sentence. The phrase ends with 입니다, which is the formal polite way to say 'is' or 'am' during a self-introduction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending 입니다 is used as the formal polite way to say 'is' or 'am' specifically when introducing oneself.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun patimaimnida
Did you know?
- In many English-speaking cultures, eye contact is a sign of confidence during an introduction, but in traditional Korean culture, maintaining intense eye contact during a formal introduction can sometimes feel confrontational.
- The word 안녕 in the greeting 안녕하세요 literally translates to 'peace' or 'well-being'. When you greet someone, you are essentially asking if they are in a state of peace.
- In Korean culture, introducing yourself often involves a bow. The depth of the bow depends on the social status of the person you are addressing.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 파티마입니다. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun patimaimnida. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hello, my name is Fatima. Nice to meet you.
- 처음 뵙겠습니다. 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 파티마입니다.cheoeum boepgessseumnida. annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun patimaimnida.It is a pleasure to meet you. Hello, my name is Fatima.
Example conversation
Fatima introduces herself to a new classmate.
- 민지 Min-ji안녕하세요, 제 이름은 파티마입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun patima-imnida.Hello, my name is Fatima.
- 도현 Do-hyeon반가워요, 파티마 씨. 저는 도현이에요.bangawoyo, patima ssi. jeoneun dohyun-ieyo.Nice to meet you, Fatima. I am Dohyun.
- 민지 Min-ji만나서 반가워요, 도현 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, dohyun ssi.It is nice to meet you, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon우리 같이 공부해요.uri gati gongbuhaeyo.Let's study together.
