안녕하세요, 제 이름은 사라입니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun saraimnida
In Korean, "hello, my name is sara" is expressed as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 사라입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun saraimnida).
This phrase is a polite way to greet someone and introduce yourself by name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 제 이름은 breaks down into 제 (my), 이름 (name) and the topic marker 은. The ending 입니다 serves as the formal way of saying "is" or "am".
Which one should you use?
The form 사라입니다 is highly formal. For standard polite use in everyday social situations, you might use 사라예요 instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending 입니다 is the formal polite form of the verb 이다 (to be).
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun saraimnida
Did you know?
- In professional settings, Koreans often introduce themselves by their job title or rank rather than just using the phrase 제 이름은 followed by a name.
- When saying 안녕하세요, it is customary to accompany the words with a bow, the depth of which depends on the social status of the person you are greeting.
- While 제 이름은 사라입니다 is grammatically correct, it can sound like a textbook introduction. In natural conversation, Koreans often omit 'my name is' and simply say 사라라고 합니다, which means 'I am called Sara'.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 사라입니다. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun saradeimnida. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hello, my name is Sara. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 사라입니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun saradeimnida. jal butakdeurimnida.Hello, my name is Sara. I look forward to working with you.
Example conversation
Sara introduces herself to a colleague at a new office.
- 수빈 Su-bin안녕하세요, 제 이름은 사라입니다.Annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun Sara-imnida.Hello, my name is Sara.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo안녕하세요, 사라 씨. 저는 현우입니다.Annyeonghaseyo, Sara ssi. Jeoneun Hyeonu-imnida.Hello, Sara. I am Hyunwoo.
- 수빈 Su-bin만나서 반가워요, 현우 씨.Mannaseo bangawoyo, Hyeonu ssi.It is nice to meet you, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 만나서 반가워요.Jeodo mannaseo bangawoyo.It is nice to meet you too.
