저는 아미예요
jeoneun amiyeyo
The phrase "I am Army" in Korean is 저는 아미예요 (jeoneun amiyeyo).
This phrase is used by fans to declare their membership in the BTS fandom. If you want to say "I am a BTS fan" instead, you can use BTS 팬이에요.
Which one should you use?
While 저는 아미예요 is the standard polite form, you can use 저는 아미입니다 for a more formal tone or 나는 아미야 when speaking informally.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use 저는 아미입니다 in formal situations. For casual or informal settings, such as when speaking to friends or people younger than you, use 나는 아미야 or 나 아미야.
How does it change in a sentence?
In formal speech, the particle 입니다 is added to the end of a noun to create a complete sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
jeoneun amiyeyo
Did you know?
- The word 아미 is a homonym in Korean that can also mean 'beautiful woman' or 'beautiful eyebrows' depending on the Hanja characters used.
- The term 아미 is a backronym for 'Adorable Representative MC for Youth', creating a double meaning that links the fandom to the English word 'army'.
- In digital spaces, saying 저는 아미예요 is often accompanied by a purple heart emoji, as the color purple has become a symbolic shorthand for the bond between the fans and the band.
Examples in context
- 저는 BTS를 좋아하고, 아미입니다.I am Army. I like BTS.
- 저는 아미예요.jeoneun amiyeyo.I am army.
- 맞아요, 저는 아미예요.majayo, jeoneun amiyeyo.That's right, I am army.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about their favorite music.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨는 어떤 음악 좋아하세요?Hyunwoo ssineun eotteon eumak joahaseyo?What kind of music do you like, Hyunwoo?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저는 방탄소년단 노래를 정말 좋아해요.Jeoneun Bangtansonyondan norelul jeongmal joahae-yo.I really love BTS songs.
- 민지 Min-ji정말요? 저도 사실 저는 아미예요!Jeongmalyo? Jeodo sasil jeoneun Amiyeyo!Really? I am actually ARMY too!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo와, 정말 반가워요 민지 씨!Wa, jeongmal bangawoyo Minji ssi!Wow, it's so nice to meet a fellow fan, Minji!
