나는 대단한 사람이다
naneun daedanhan saram-ida
The English phrase 'I am something' is expressed in Korean as 나는 대단한 사람이다 (naneun daedanhan saram-ida).
This phrase is used to express that one is an impressive, remarkable or extraordinary person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into 나 (I), the topic marker 는, 대단한 (great or remarkable), 사람 (person) and the verb 이다 (to be).
Which one should you use?
The adjective 대단한 specifically emphasizes that the person being described is remarkable or extraordinary.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite and suitable for formal settings, change the informal 'I' (나는) to the formal 저 and use the 입니다 ending to create 저는 대단한 사람입니다.
How do you pronounce it?
naneun daedanhan saram-ida
Did you know?
- While 대단하다 usually means 'great', it can be used sarcastically to describe someone who has done something shockingly foolish or arrogant.
- In Korean culture, declaring oneself as 'remarkable' can often come across as arrogant or boastful rather than confident, depending on the social context.
- If you want to praise someone else for being 'something', Koreans often use the phrase 대단하시네요, which adds a respectful honorific suffix to the root word.
Examples in context
- 저는 학생입니다.I am a student.
- 저는 교수입니다.I am a professor.
- 저는 진지합니다.I am serious.
- 나는 선생님이야.I am a teacher.
- 나는 재미있어.I am interesting (fun).
- 나는 대단한 사람이다.naneun daedanhan saramida.I am a remarkable person.
- 나는 대단한 사람이다라는 자부심이 있다.naneun daedanhan saramida raneun jabusimi itda.I have the pride of being a remarkable person.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about Minjun's recent achievement.
- 민준 Min-jun드디어 시험에 합격했어!deudieo siheome hapgyeok-haesseo!I finally passed the exam!
- 민지 Min-ji와, 정말 축하해 민준아!wa, jeongmal chukha-hae minjun-a!Wow, congratulations Minjun!
- 민준 Min-jun이렇게 해낸 걸 보니 나는 대단한 사람이다.ireoke haenaen geol boni naneun daedanhan saram-ida.Seeing that I did this, I am something.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아, 너는 정말 멋져.maja, neoneun jeongmal meotjyeo.That's true, you are really cool.
