Signification
Introducing oneself by stating one's name or occupation.
Contexte culturel
The first meeting is crucial. Using '입니다' while presenting your business card with two hands is the standard professional greeting. In companies, you often introduce yourself by your title rather than just your name to show your place in the hierarchy. In the military, '입니다' is the only allowed ending. Using '해요' style can lead to disciplinary action. When students introduce themselves to professors, '입니다' is used to show deep respect for the teacher's knowledge and status.
The 'No-Space' Rule
Always remember that '입니다' is like a sticker—it sticks directly to the noun. No space allowed!
Don't Mix Levels
Never use '나' (casual I) with '입니다'. It makes you sound like you're trying to be bossy and polite at the same time.
Signification
Introducing oneself by stating one's name or occupation.
The 'No-Space' Rule
Always remember that '입니다' is like a sticker—it sticks directly to the noun. No space allowed!
Don't Mix Levels
Never use '나' (casual I) with '입니다'. It makes you sound like you're trying to be bossy and polite at the same time.
The Bow
When saying '저는 ~입니다' for the first time, a small 15-30 degree bow makes it 100% more natural.
Question Form
To ask someone else, just change it to '~입니까?' (Are you...?). It's the perfect pair.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct formal introduction ending.
저는 {의사|醫師}______.
Since the sentence starts with the humble '저는', the formal ending '입니다' is the most appropriate match.
Which sentence is written with correct spacing?
Choose the correct one:
There should be a space after the topic marker '는', but NO space between the noun '학생' and the ending '입니다'.
Complete the dialogue for a job interview.
면접관: 성함이 어떻게 되십니까? 지원자: 네, ______ 김민수입니다.
In a formal interview, you must use the humble pronoun '저는' to introduce yourself.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear '저는 박준형입니다'?
The '입니다' form is specifically for formal, public, or professional contexts.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Polite Introduction
Banque d exercices
4 exercices저는 {의사|醫師}______.
Since the sentence starts with the humble '저는', the formal ending '입니다' is the most appropriate match.
Choose the correct one:
There should be a space after the topic marker '는', but NO space between the noun '학생' and the ending '입니다'.
면접관: 성함이 어떻게 되십니까? 지원자: 네, ______ 김민수입니다.
In a formal interview, you must use the humble pronoun '저는' to introduce yourself.
Where would you most likely hear '저는 박준형입니다'?
The '입니다' form is specifically for formal, public, or professional contexts.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt's better not to. It sounds too stiff and formal. Use '나는 ~이야' or '저는 ~예요' instead.
'이다' is the dictionary form. '입니다' is the conjugated formal polite form.
In a first introduction, yes. In later sentences, you can drop it if the context is clear.
'입니다' is for formal/public situations; '예요' is for polite/private situations.
You use '저는 ~이/가 아닙니다'.
Both! You can use it for name, job, nationality, and even your role in a family.
Yes, it is completely gender-neutral.
This is a rule in Korean phonology where 'ㅂ' becomes 'ㅁ' before 'ㄴ'.
Yes, it is the standard for formal or business emails.
It doesn't matter. '입니다' stays the same for all nouns.
Yes, '저' is the humble version of 'I'.
No, it would sound very strange. Use '나는 ~이야'.
Yes, but their intonation and some vocabulary might differ slightly.
Putting a space before '입니다' or using '나는' instead of '저는'.
Expressions liées
제 이름은 ~입니다
similarMy name is...
저는 ~라고 합니다
specialized formI am called...
처음 뵙겠습니다
builds onNice to meet you (for the first time)
잘 부탁드립니다
builds onPlease look after me / I look forward to working with you
저는 ~예요
similarI am (Polite)
