제 이름은 사라입니다
je ireumeun sara-imnida
The phrase "my name is sarah" in Korean is 제 이름은 사라입니다 (je ireumeun sara-imnida).
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name. It is specifically used when introducing yourself to a stranger, someone of higher status or during a formal presentation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 제 (my – polite), 이름 (name), 은 (topic marker) and 사라입니다 (is Sarah).
Which one should you use?
The form 제 이름은 사라입니다 is the polite version. In contrast, the informal version used with friends is 내 이름은 사라야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the formal polite ending -입니다 (-imnida), which is appropriate for first meetings or professional settings.
How do you pronounce it?
je ireumeun sara-imnida
Did you know?
- When introducing yourself, if you use the word 사라 (Sarah), you are also using a word that can mean 'living' or 'to live' in certain Korean contexts. While the name is foreign, the sound itself carries native meanings.
- In Korean culture, when introducing yourself, it is common to bow slightly while saying 제 이름은 사라입니다 to show respect to the listener.
- In many social situations, Koreans avoid saying 제 이름은… and instead use the phrase 저는 …라고 합니다, which translates to 'I am called…'.
Examples in context
- 제 이름은 사라입니다.je ireumeun sarairimnida.My name is Sarah.
- 제 이름은 사라입니다. 만나서 반갑습니다.je ireumeun sarairimnida. mannaseo bangapseumnida.My name is Sarah. Nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a business meeting.
- 도현 Do-hyeon안녕하세요, 저는 도현입니다.Annyeonghaseyo, jeoneun Dohyeon-imnida.Hello, I am Dohyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon반갑습니다. 제 이름은 사라입니다.Bangapseumnida. Je ireumeun Sara-imnida.Nice to meet you. My name is Sarah.
- 도현 Do-hyeon만나서 정말 반가워요, 사라 씨.Mannaseo jeongmal bangawoyo, Sara ssi.It is really nice to meet you, Sarah.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도 만나서 반갑습니다.Jeodo mannaseo bangapseumnida.It is nice to meet you too.
