제 이름은 아누슈카입니다
je ireumeun anusyuka-imnida
The English phrase "my name is anushka" is translated into Korean as 제 이름은 아누슈카입니다 (je ireumeun anusyuka-imnida).
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally into 'my (polite) name [topic marker] Anushka is (formal)'.
Which one should you use?
The form 제 이름은 아누슈카입니다 is the formal way to introduce yourself. In contrast, an informal version, 내 이름은 아누슈카야, is used with close friends or people younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 제 (je) is the humble/polite form of 'my', which is used when speaking to someone of higher or equal social status. The verb ending 입니다 (imnida) is the formal polite form of the verb 'to be'.
How do you pronounce it?
je ireumeun anusyuka-imnida
Did you know?
- In professional settings, Koreans frequently introduce themselves by their job title or rank rather than their name alone to establish social hierarchy.
- The word 제 (je) can also be a Sino-Korean word meaning 'number' or 'order' (from 第), or even 'to sacrifice' (from 祭) depending on the Hanja used.
- While this phrase translates to 'my name is', Koreans often omit the word 'name' (이름) entirely and simply say 저는 아누슈카입니다 to mean 'I am Anushka'.
Examples in context
- 제 이름은 아누슈카입니다.je ireumeun anushuka-imnida.My name is Anushka.
- 만나서 반갑습니다. 제 이름은 아누슈카입니다.mannaseo bangapseumnida. je ireumeun anushuka-imnida.Nice to meet you. My name is Anushka.
- 처음 뵙겠습니다. 제 이름은 아누슈카입니다.cheoeum boepgessseumnida. je ireumeun anushuka-imnida.How do you do? My name is Anushka.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a workshop.
- 지훈 Ji-hun안녕하세요, 저는 지훈입니다.annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun jihun-imnida.Hello, I am Jihun.
- 수빈 Su-bin안녕하세요, 제 이름은 아누슈카입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun anushuka-imnida.Hello, my name is Anushka.
- 지훈 Ji-hun만나서 반가워요, 아누슈카 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, anushuka ssi.Nice to meet you, Anushka.
- 수빈 Su-bin저도 만나서 반가워요.jeodo mannaseo bangawoyo.It is nice to meet you too.
