안녕하세요, 제 이름은
The English phrase 'hi, my name is' is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은.
Which one should you use?
You can use 내 이름은 to say 'my name is' in an informal setting when speaking to someone of the same age or younger.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The greeting 안녕하세요 within the phrase is the standard polite way to say 'hello' when introducing yourself to someone you do not know well.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, the phrase 제 이름은 is typically followed by your name and ends with the verb 입니다 (is).
Did you know?
- The greeting in 안녕하세요 literally translates to 'Are you at peace?' or 'Are you well?' It is not just a casual 'hello' but a genuine inquiry into your well-being.
- When introducing yourself, a slight bow accompanies 안녕하세요 to show respect to the listener.
- Korean has different words for 'my' depending on the social status of the person you are speaking to.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 [Your Name]입니다.Hello, my name is [Your Name].
- 만나서 반갑습니다, 저는 [Your Name]입니다.Nice to meet you, I am [Your Name].
- 안녕, 나는 [Your Name]야.Hi, I'm [Your Name].
- 만나서 반가워, 난 [Your Name]이야.Nice to meet you, I'm [Your Name].
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 김철수입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun gim cheolsuimnida.Hi, my name is Cheolsu Kim.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 민지예요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun minji-yeyo.Hi, my name is Minji.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 박지민입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun bak jiminimnida.Hi, my name is Jimin Park.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin meet for the first time at a social gathering.
- 도현 Do-hyeon안녕하세요, 제 이름은 도현입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun dohyun-imnida.Hi, my name is Dohyun.
- 수빈 Su-bin안녕하세요, 제 이름은 수빈이에요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun subin-ieyo.Hi, my name is Subin.
- 도현 Do-hyeon만나서 반가워요, 수빈 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, subin ssi.Nice to meet you, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 저도 만나서 반가워요.ne, jeodo mannaseo bangawoyo.Yes, nice to meet you too.
