안녕하세요, 릴리입니다
annyeonghaseyo, rilliimnida
In Korean, 'hello, my name is lily' is said as 안녕하세요, 릴리입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, rilliimnida).
This phrase is used to greet someone and introduce yourself by name. Note that if you are answering the phone, you should use 여보세요 instead of a standard greeting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'Hello, Lily is' because the verb 입니다 functions as the copula 'to be'.
Which one should you use?
안녕하세요, 릴리입니다 is the polite and formal version. For a casual version used with friends or people younger than you, you can say 안녕, 릴리야. Another formal variation is 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 Lily입니다.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕하세요, 릴리입니다 is a formal form used in polite settings, such as meeting someone for the first time or in a professional environment. In contrast, 안녕 is the casual way of saying hello and 안녕, 내 이름은 Lily야. is an informal way to say hello, my name is Lily.
How does it change in a sentence?
The sentence ending 입니다 is a formal, polite way to end a sentence that identifies a subject.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, rilliimnida
Did you know?
- The greeting 안녕하세요 actually stems from the question 'Are you at peace?' It functions more as a wish for the listener's well-being than a simple 'hello'.
- In Korean culture, introducing yourself by name often involves a bow. The depth and duration of the bow change depending on the social status of the person you are greeting.
- When introducing yourself in Korea, you might use a business card known as 명함. It is customary to present and receive these cards with both hands as a sign of respect.
Examples in context
- 처음 뵙겠습니다. 안녕하세요, 릴리입니다.cheoeum boepgetseumnida. annyeonghaseyo, rillimnida.Nice to meet you. Hello, my name is Lily.
- 아, 안녕하세요, 릴리입니다.a, annyeonghaseyo, rillimnida.Oh, hello, my name is Lily.
Example conversation
Lily introduces herself to a new coworker.
- 지은 Ji-eun안녕하세요, 릴리입니다.annyeonghaseyo, rilliyimnida.Hello, my name is Lily.
- 도현 Do-hyeon안녕하세요, 릴리 씨. 저는 도현입니다.annyeonghaseyo, rilli ssi. jeoneun dohyenimnida.Hello, Lily. I am Dohyun.
- 지은 Ji-eun만나서 반가워요, 도현 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, dohyen ssi.It is nice to meet you, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon저도 만나서 반가워요.jeodo mannaseo bangawoyo.It is nice to meet you too.
