Significado
Introducing oneself by stating one's name.
Contexto cultural
When introducing yourself, a slight bow (about 15 degrees) is expected. Eye contact should be brief and respectful, not intense. The exchange of business cards (Myeong-ham) is a ritual. Always give and receive with two hands to show that you value the other person's identity. Age is a primary factor in Korean social hierarchy. Even if you are the same rank, if the other person is older, '저는 ... 입니다' is the safest choice until they suggest speaking more comfortably. On professional sites like LinkedIn, Koreans often use '입니다' in their bios to sound trustworthy and established.
The Nasalization Rule
Remember that '입니다' is pronounced 'im-ni-da'. If you say 'ip-ni-da', it will sound very unnatural to native ears.
Don't skip the marker
While '저 [이름]입니다' is understandable, keeping the '는' makes you sound much more fluent and polite.
Significado
Introducing oneself by stating one's name.
The Nasalization Rule
Remember that '입니다' is pronounced 'im-ni-da'. If you say 'ip-ni-da', it will sound very unnatural to native ears.
Don't skip the marker
While '저 [이름]입니다' is understandable, keeping the '는' makes you sound much more fluent and polite.
The Bow
Always pair this phrase with a small bow when meeting someone older or of higher rank. It completes the 'politeness package'.
Add your title
In business, it's common to say '저는 [Company]의 [Name]입니다' to provide more context immediately.
Teste-se
Fill in the blanks to introduce yourself as 'John' in a formal setting.
안녕하세요, ___ 존___.
In a formal setting, '저는' and '입니다' are the correct pair.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview?
Pick the best introduction:
'저는 ... 입니다' is the standard formal introduction for professional environments.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Teacher: 이름이 뭐예요? Student: ________________.
A student should use formal language with a teacher.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Meeting your CEO for the first time.
The CEO requires the highest level of formal greeting and introduction.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels of 'I am...'
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios안녕하세요, ___ 존___.
In a formal setting, '저는' and '입니다' are the correct pair.
Pick the best introduction:
'저는 ... 입니다' is the standard formal introduction for professional environments.
Teacher: 이름이 뭐예요? Student: ________________.
A student should use formal language with a teacher.
Situation: Meeting your CEO for the first time.
The CEO requires the highest level of formal greeting and introduction.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! Just say '저는 [John]입니다.' Koreans are used to hearing foreign names in this structure.
'저' is the humble form. Using '나' in a formal sentence like this is a major social faux pas.
No, it can be used for jobs (저는 학생입니다), nationalities (저는 미국 사람입니다), and more.
You can say it slowly, or use the variation '저는 [이름]이라고 합니다' which gives you a bit more breathing room.
In formal settings, yes. In casual settings, just the first name is fine.
Yes, the structure is the same, though the accent and some vocabulary might differ.
Yes, it's very common to identify yourself this way when someone picks up.
'저는 [이름]이라고 합니다' is often considered slightly more sophisticated than '입니다'.
You would say '저는 [이름]이/가 아닙니다.'
Absolutely. It's just a matter of focus. '저는' is more common for general introductions.
Frases relacionadas
제 이름은 [이름]입니다
similarMy name is [Name].
저는 [이름]이라고 합니다
specialized formI am called [Name].
처음 뵙겠습니다
builds onNice to meet you (First time).
나는 [이름]이야
contrastI am [Name] (Informal).
만나서 반갑습니다
builds onNice to meet you.
