안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에밀리예요
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun emilliyeyo
The English phrase "hi, my name is emily" is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에밀리예요 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun emilliyeyo).
This phrase is a polite greeting used to introduce oneself to another person. The component 안녕하세요 serves as a polite way to say "hello."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase can be understood through its parts: 제 is a possessive pronoun meaning "my". The ending 에밀리예요 means "is Emily".
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun emilliyeyo
Did you know?
- In Korea, a person's name is often less important during an introduction than their social status or relationship to you. Often, you might introduce yourself by your position or role instead of using 이름 (name).
- The phrase is often accompanied by a physical action: a slight bow. In Korea, the verbal introduction and the physical gesture of bowing are often treated as a single, inseparable social act of respect.
- The greeting 안녕하세요 does not literally mean 'hello', but rather asks if you are 'at peace' or 'doing well'.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 Emily입니다.Hi, my name is Emily
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에밀리예요. 만나서 반가워요.Annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun Emilri-yeyo. Mannaseo bangawoyo.Hi, my name is Emily. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에밀리예요. 저는 학생이에요.Annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun Emilri-yeyo. Jeoneun haksaeng-ieyo.Hi, my name is Emily. I am a student.
Example conversation
Emily introduces herself to a new colleague at work.
- 민지 Min-ji안녕하세요, 제 이름은 에밀리예요.Annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun Emillyeyo.Hello, my name is Emily.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo반가워요, 에밀리 씨. 저는 현우예요.Bangawoyo, Emillyi ssi. Jeoneun Hyeonwoyeyo.Nice to meet you, Emily. I am Hyunwoo.
- 민지 Min-ji만나서 정말 반가워요, 현우 씨.Mannaseo jeongmal bangawoyo, Hyeonwo ssi.I am very glad to meet you, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 반가워요. 같이 잘 지내봐요.Jeodo bangawoyo. Gachi jal jinaebwayo.Nice to meet you too. Let's get along well.
