제 이름은 자라입니다
je ireumeun jaraimnida
In Korean, the phrase to say "my name is zara" is 제 이름은 자라입니다 (je ireumeun jaraimnida).
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name. It consists of the word 제 (my), 이름 (name), the topic marker 은, the name 자라 (Zara) and the formal verb ending 입니다 (is).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 제 (my – polite), 이름 (name), 은 (topic marker), 자라 (Zara) and 입니다 (is – formal/polite).
Which one should you use?
The formal version 제 이름은 자라입니다 is more polite and suitable for introductions to strangers or superiors than the casual version 내 이름은 자라야.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 제 (je) is the humble or polite form of "my", used to show respect to the listener.
How do you pronounce it?
je ireumeun jaraimnida
Did you know?
- In Korea, it is common to introduce yourself by stating your role or title rather than using 이름 ('name'), especially in professional settings.
- When introducing yourself, Koreans often accompany the phrase with a slight bow to show respect to the listener.
- In traditional Korean introductions, it was once more common to avoid using the word 'I' or 'my' entirely, as the context of the conversation made the subject obvious.
Examples in context
- 제 이름은 자라입니다.je ireumeun jaraimnida.My name is Zara.
- 처음 뵙겠습니다. 제 이름은 자라입니다.cheoeum boepgetseumnida. je ireumeun jaraimnida.Nice to meet you. My name is Zara.
- 만나서 반갑습니다. 제 이름은 자라입니다.mannaseo bangapseumnida. je ireumeun jaraimnida.Glad to meet you. My name is Zara.
Example conversation
A formal networking event where people are introducing themselves.
- 지훈 Ji-hun안녕하세요, 제 이름은 지훈입니다.annyeonghaseyo, je ireumeun jihunimnida.Hello, my name is Jihoon.
- 민지 Min-ji반갑습니다. 제 이름은 자라입니다.bangapseumnida. je ireumeun jaraimnida.Nice to meet you. My name is Zara.
- 지훈 Ji-hun자라 씨, 만나서 정말 반갑습니다.zara ssi, mannaseo jeongmal bangapseumnida.Ms. Zara, it is very nice to meet you.
- 민지 Min-ji저도 만나서 반갑습니다, 지훈 씨.jeodo mannaseo bangapseumnida, jihun ssi.It is nice to meet you too, Mr. Jihoon.
