Meaning
A phrase to state one's nationality.
Cultural Background
Nationality is a standard icebreaker. It helps people know how to treat you. Similar to Korea, identifying your country is a common way to start a conversation. Nationality is often asked to establish your background in business. Nationality is often secondary to your city or state in casual conversation.
Subject Omission
You can often drop '저는' if the context is clear.
Don't forget '사람'
Always include '사람' to avoid sounding like you are the country itself!
Meaning
A phrase to state one's nationality.
Subject Omission
You can often drop '저는' if the context is clear.
Don't forget '사람'
Always include '사람' to avoid sounding like you are the country itself!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct nationality.
저는 _____ 사람이에요. (Canada)
You need the noun 'person' (사람) to complete the phrase.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
This is the standard polite form.
Match the country to the person.
Match: 1. 한국, 2. 미국, 3. 일본
Simply add '사람' to the country name.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 어느 나라 사람이에요? B: _____
This is the direct answer to the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises저는 _____ 사람이에요. (Canada)
You need the noun 'person' (사람) to complete the phrase.
Which is correct?
This is the standard polite form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Simply add '사람' to the country name.
A: 어느 나라 사람이에요? B: _____
This is the direct answer to the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is polite and appropriate.
You can say '저는 [나라]와 [나라] 사람이에요.'
Related Phrases
어느 나라 사람이에요?
builds onWhich country are you from?
저는 [나라]에서 왔어요.
similarI came from [Country].
한국 사람입니다.
specialized formI am Korean (formal).
외국 사람이에요.
similarI am a foreigner.
