안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jesikaimnida
The English phrase "hello, my name is jessica" is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jesikaimnida).
This phrase is a polite greeting used when introducing yourself to another person for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The part 제 이름은 (je ireumeun) literally breaks down into 제 (my), 이름 (name) and the topic marker 은.
Which one should you use?
The form 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다 is the formal version.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다 uses the formal polite ending 입니다 (imnida), making it appropriate for business settings or meeting elders for the first time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending 입니다 (imnida) serves as a formal ending for a self-introduction. Note that while the phrase uses the formal 제 (je) for "my", the words jeoneun and na-neun also mean "I" or "me" in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jesikaimnida
Did you know?
- When saying this phrase, a slight bow of the head or waist is expected to match the formal politeness of 입니다.
- The word 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) is not just a greeting like 'hello', but literally means 'Are you at peace?' or 'Are you well?'
- In many professional settings, you might omit 제 이름은 (my name is) entirely and simply say 제시카입니다 (I am Jessica) to sound more natural.
Examples in context
- Naneun Jessica야.I'm Jessica.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jesika-imnida. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hello, my name is Jessica. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jesika-imnida. jal butakdeurimnida.Hello, my name is Jessica. Please treat me well.
Example conversation
Jessica introduces herself to Minjun at a networking event.
- 민준 Min-jun안녕하세요, 제 이름은 제시카입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jesikaimnida.Hello, my name is Jessica.
- 민지 Min-ji안녕하세요, 제시카 씨. 저는 민준입니다.annyeonghaseyo, jesika ssi. jeoneun minjunimnida.Hello, Jessica. I am Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun만나서 반가워요, 민준 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, minjun ssi.It's nice to meet you, Minjun.
- 민지 Min-ji저도 만나서 반갑습니다.jeodo mannaseo bangapseumnida.It's nice to meet you too.
