안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에이바입니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun eibaimnida
The English phrase "hi, my name is ava" is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에이바입니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun eibaimnida).
This phrase is a polite greeting used to introduce oneself to another person. The component 제 이름은 (je ireumeun) translates to "my name is."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 제 이름은 (je ireumeun) breaks down into 제 (my), 이름 (name) and a topic marker 은.
Which one should you use?
When referring to yourself, you use the humble form of "my", which is 제 (je), to show respect to the listener. In contrast, the casual form is 내 (nae).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For an informal version used with people of the same age or younger, you can say 안녕, 내 이름은 에이바야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending 에이바입니다 (eibaimnida) uses a formal polite ending.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun eibaimnida
Did you know?
- The greeting 안녕하세요 actually translates more closely to 'Are you at peace?' than a simple 'hi'. It is derived from the verb 'annyeonghada', which means to be well or peaceful.
- When introducing yourself in a formal setting, it is common to accompany 안녕하세요 with a bow, with the depth of the bow signaling the level of respect.
- In Korean culture, introducing yourself by name is often secondary to stating your role or relation to others to establish a social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 아바입니다. 만나서 반갑습니다.Hello, my name is Ava. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 아바입니다. 이 회사에 입사한 지 얼마 되지 않았습니다.Hi, my name is Ava. I have recently joined this company.
- 안녕, 나는 아바야. 나중에 함께 공부하면 좋을 것 같아.Hey, my name is Ava. It would be great if we could study together later.
- 안녕, 나는 아바야. 같은 취미를 가지고 있는 친구를 만나서 반가워.Hi, I'm Ava. Nice to meet a friend who shares the same hobbies.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에이바입니다. 만나서 반가워요.Annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun Eiba-imnida. Mannaseo bangawoyo.Hi, my name is Ava. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에이바입니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.Annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun Eiba-imnida. Jal butakdeurimnida.Hi, my name is Ava. Please treat me well.
Example conversation
Ava introduces herself to a coworker for the first time.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에이바입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun eibaimnida.Hi, my name is Ava.
- 서연 Seo-yeon안녕하세요, 에이바 씨. 저는 서연입니다.annyeonghaseyo, eiba ssi. jeoneun seoyeonimnida.Hi, Ava. I am Seoyeon.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo만나서 정말 반가워요, 서연 씨.mannaseo jeongmal bangawoyo, seoyeon ssi.It is really nice to meet you, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도 반가워요. 같이 잘 지내봐요.jeodo bangawoyo. gachi jal jinaebwayo.Nice to meet you too. Let's get along well.
