안녕하세요, 제 이름은 반갑습니다
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun bangapseumnida
The English phrase "hi, my name is nice to meet you" is translated into Korean as 안녕하세요, 제 이름은 반갑습니다 (annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun bangapseumnida).
This phrase is used as a greeting when introducing yourself to another person for the first time.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase, the particle 은 attached to 이름 marks 이름 (name) as the topic of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun bangapseumnida
Did you know?
- In Korea, when saying this phrase, it is customary to perform a slight bow. The deeper the bow, the more respect you are showing to the other person.
- The greeting 안녕하세요 is not just a 'hello' but a wish for your well-being, literally translating to 'are you at peace' or 'are you well'.
- Because of the honorific nature of the phrase, your choice of words can actually signal your social standing relative to the person you are meeting.
