Korean Vocabulary for Basic Introductions

Mastering introductions is essential for building connections in any language. Here are key Korean words and phrases to help you introduce yourself, ask about others, and start conversations confidently.

Introducing Yourself

• 저는 [이름]입니다 (Jeoneun [name]-imnida): I am [name].
• 제 이름은 [이름]이에요/예요 (Je ireumeun [name]-ieyo/yeyo): My name is [name].
• 만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida): Nice to meet you.
• 저는 미국 사람입니다 (Jeoneun Miguk saram-imnida): I am American.
  Tip: Replace 미국 (Miguk, America) with your country (e.g., 일본 Japan, 중국 China, 프랑스 France).
• 저는 학생입니다 (Jeoneun haksaeng-imnida): I am a student.
• 저는 회사원입니다 (Jeoneun hoesawon-imnida): I am an office worker.

Asking About Others

• 이름이 뭐예요? (Ireumi mwoyeyo?): What is your name?
• 어디에서 오셨어요? (Eodieseo osyeosseoyo?): Where are you from?
• 무슨 일 하세요? (Museun il haseyo?): What do you do? (What is your job?)
• 몇 살이에요? (Myeot sal-ieyo?): How old are you?
• 취미가 뭐예요? (Chwimiga mwoyeyo?): What is your hobby?

Useful Responses

• 저는 [나라]에서 왔어요 (Jeoneun [country]eseo wasseoyo): I am from [country].
• 저는 [직업]이에요/예요 (Jeoneun [job]-ieyo/yeyo): I am a [job].
• 제 취미는 [취미]이에요/예요 (Je chwimineun [hobby]-ieyo/yeyo): My hobby is [hobby].
• [나이]살이에요 ([age]-sal-ieyo): I am [age] years old.

Polite Conversation Starters

• 처음 뵙겠습니다 (Cheoeum boepgetseumnida): (Very) nice to meet you (formal, first time).
• 잘 부탁드립니다 (Jal butakdeurimnida): Please take good care of me (a polite phrase when meeting someone new).
• 어떻게 지내세요? (Eotteoke jinaeseyo?): How are you?

Practice these phrases with friends or language partners to become more comfortable introducing yourself in Korean. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel!