너의 MBTI
neoui MBTI
The phrase "your mbti" in Korean is 너의 MBTI (neoui MBTI).
The phrase refers to a person's personality type as determined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test. In casual Korean conversation, the term MBTI is frequently used as a shorthand for a person's personality type.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To be more polite or formal than 너의 MBTI, use 당신의 MBTI or simply MBTI가 어떻게 되세요?
How do you pronounce it?
neoui MBTI
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might try to translate "your" into different forms, but in casual Korean, the possessive 너의 is often omitted entirely, with people simply saying MBTI 뭐야?
Did you know?
- There is a popular Korean slang expression T-bal used when someone gives a response that is too logical or cold, playing on the 'T' from MBTI and a common Korean swear word.
- Some Korean companies now list MBTI on job applications or use it during the hiring process to determine if a candidate's personality fits the team dynamic.
- The obsession with MBTI in Korea is so strong that it has led to 'MBTI-based' marketing, where brands create different product recommendations based on the four letters of your type.
Examples in context
- 너의 MBTI는 뭐야?neoui MBTI-neun mwoya?What is your MBTI?
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are chatting about personality types.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은아, 너의 MBTI는 뭐야?Jieun-a, neoui MBTI-neun mwoya?Jieun, what is your MBTI?
- 지은 Ji-eun나는 ENFP야.naneun ENFP-ya.I am an ENFP.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말? 나랑 완전 반대네.jeongmal? narang wanjeon bandaene.Really? That's the complete opposite of me.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 너는 뭔데?geureom neoneun mwonde?Then what are you?
