Meaning
A statement indicating one's occupation as a student.
Cultural Background
Students are often asked their major or university name immediately after stating they are students. In many East Asian cultures, being a student is a temporary but highly valued status. In Western cultures, 'I am a student' is a neutral fact, whereas in Korea, it carries social weight.
Consonant endings
If the word ends in a consonant, use '이에요'. If it ends in a vowel, use '예요'.
Meaning
A statement indicating one's occupation as a student.
Consonant endings
If the word ends in a consonant, use '이에요'. If it ends in a vowel, use '예요'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: 저는 ____이에요.
저는 ____이에요.
학생 is the noun for student.
Which is the correct polite form?
Choose the correct sentence.
이에요 is the correct polite ending for a noun ending in a consonant.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises저는 ____이에요.
학생 is the noun for student.
Choose the correct sentence.
이에요 is the correct polite ending for a noun ending in a consonant.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use '회사원이에요' for office worker.
Related Phrases
대학생이에요
specialized formI am a university student.
학생입니다
synonymI am a student (formal).
