제 이름은 미아입니다
je ireumeun mi-aimnida
The English phrase "my name is mia" is translated into Korean as 제 이름은 미아입니다 (je ireumeun mi-aimnida).
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name. It consists of the word 제 (my), 이름 (name) and the name 미아 (Mia).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into 제 (my – polite), 이름 (name), 은 (topic marker), 미아 (Mia) and 입니다 (is – formal/polite).
Which one should you use?
The default form 제 이름은 미아입니다 is very formal. For a more natural and friendly tone in everyday polite conversation, you can use the ending -예요 to say 제 이름은 미아예요. If you are speaking to friends or people of equal or lower status, the formal version is too stiff. Instead, use the casual form 내 이름은 미아야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form uses the 입니다 ending, which is the formal polite way to end a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
je ireumeun mi-aimnida
Did you know?
- The name 미아 can sometimes be confused with the Korean word for 'lost child'. Depending on the context and tone, a listener might momentarily think of the word 'mia' (미아) meaning a missing person.
- In Korea, it is common to introduce yourself by stating your role or title rather than your name, as your position in a social hierarchy is often more important than your individual identity.
- The polite pronoun 저 used in 제 is used specifically to humble the speaker, effectively lowering one's own status to elevate the listener.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 저는 미아입니다. 만나서 반갑습니다.Hello, my name is Mia. Nice to meet you.
- 안녕, 내 이름은 미아야.Hey, my name is Mia.
- 처음 뵙겠습니다. 제 이름은 미아입니다.cheoeum boepgetseumnida. je ireumeun miaimnida.Nice to meet you. My name is Mia.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun meet for the first time at a class.
- 민지 Min-ji안녕하세요, 저는 민지예요.annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun minji-yeyo.Hello, I am Minji.
- 도현 Do-hyeon반갑습니다, 민지 씨.bangapsumnida, minji ssi.Nice to meet you, Minji.
- 도현 Do-hyeon제 이름은 미아입니다.je ireumeun mia-imnida.My name is Mia.
- 민지 Min-ji만나서 반가워요, 미아 씨.mannaseo bangawoyo, mia ssi.It is nice to meet you, Mia.
