안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제네시스입니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jenesiseu-imnida
The English phrase 'hello, my name is genesis' is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제네시스입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jenesiseu-imnida).
A polite greeting used to introduce oneself by stating one's name.
What does it mean word for word?
The component 제 이름은 literally breaks down to 제 (my) + 이름 (name) + 은 (topic marker).
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say 'Hello, my name is Genesis' is 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제네시스입니다, whereas an informal version used with close friends would be 안녕, 내 이름은 제네시스야.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제네시스입니다 uses the polite honorifics 안녕하세요 and -입니다, making it suitable for formal introductions, such as in a business setting or when meeting someone older. In contrast, 안녕, 내 이름은 제네시스야 is informal.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jenesiseu-imnida
Did you know?
- In many social situations, saying 제 이름은… can sound overly textbook or robotic. Koreans often omit the 'my name is' part and simply say 저는 [name]입니다, which means 'I am [name]'.
- When introducing yourself, it is customary to accompany the phrase with a slight bow. The depth of the bow depends on the social status and age of the person you are greeting.
- The greeting 안녕하세요 does not actually mean 'hello', but rather 'are you at peace?' or 'are you well?'
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제네시스입니다. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jenesiseuimnida. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hello, my name is Genesis. Nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a social gathering.
- 지훈 Ji-hun안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제네시스입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jenesiseu-imnida.Hello, my name is Genesis.
- 지은 Ji-eun안녕하세요, 제네시스 씨. 저는 지은입니다.annyeonghaseyo, jenesiseu ssi. jeoneun jieun-imnida.Hello, Genesis. I am Jieun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun만나서 반가워요, 지은 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, jieun ssi.Nice to meet you, Jieun.
- 지은 Ji-eun저도 만나서 반가워요.jeodo mannaseo bangawoyo.Nice to meet you too.
