안녕하세요, 제 이름은 릴리예요
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun rilli-yeyo
The English phrase "hi, my name is lily" is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 릴리예요 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun rilli-yeyo).
This phrase is a polite way to greet someone and introduce yourself by name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase can be broken down as follows: 제 (je) is the humble or polite way to say "my", used when speaking to someone of equal or higher status. And 예요 (yeyo) is the polite informal version of the verb "to be".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 릴리예요 is polite. If you are speaking to friends or people younger than you, you should use the casual form 안녕, 내 이름은 릴리야 instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending 예요 (yeyo) is the polite informal version of "to be" used because the preceding noun ends in a vowel.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun rilli-yeyo
Did you know?
- In professional settings, Koreans often introduce themselves by their job title or position rather than just their name.
- The greeting 안녕하세요 literally means 'Are you at peace?' or 'Are you doing well?'
- In a traditional Korean introduction, it is common to give a slight bow while saying 안녕하세요 to show respect.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 릴리예요. 만나서 반가워요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun rilliyeyo. mannaseo bangawoyo.Hi, my name is Lily. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 릴리예요. 잘 부탁드립니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun rilliyeyo. jal butakdeurimnida.Hi, my name is Lily. Please be kind to me.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun meet for the first time at a language exchange.
- 수빈 Su-bin안녕하세요, 제 이름은 릴리예요.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun lillyyeyo.Hello, my name is Lily.
- 도현 Do-hyeon안녕하세요, 릴리 씨. 저는 도현이에요.annyeonghaseyo, lillyi ssi. jeoneun dohyun-ieyo.Hello, Lily. I am Dohyun.
- 수빈 Su-bin만나서 반가워요, 도현 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, dohyun ssi.It's nice to meet you, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon저도 만나서 반가워요.jeodo mannaseo bangawoyo.It's nice to meet you too.
