Introduce yourself in Korean
Say your name. Ask theirs. You already have the beginning of a conversation.
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A rough reading aid, not exact pronunciation. Hyphens separate syllables. Listen first, then try with hints hidden. “eu” is said with unrounded lips; “uh” only approximates ㅓ. Doubled consonants are tense, not extra syllables. Do not add a vowel after a final consonant.
Six phrases you can use today
Use 저는 to introduce something about yourself. It is a polite way to say “I” as the topic of the sentence. These examples use the name Alex, written 알렉스, and a few simple sentences you can adapt.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Focus on the Korean audio as you learn.
저는 알렉스예요
Sound hintjuh-neun ahl-rehk-sseu-yeh-yoh
jeoneun allekseuyeyo
I’m Alex.
Replace 알렉스 with your own name. The ending depends on the final sound of the Korean spelling.
이름이 뭐예요?
Sound hintee-reu-mee mwuh-yeh-yoh
ireumi mwoyeyo
What’s your name?
A polite everyday question when meeting someone. A more formal situation may call for 성함이 어떻게 되세요?
만나서 반가워요
Sound hintmahn-nah-suh bahn-gah-wuh-yoh
mannaseo bangawoyo
Nice to meet you.
A friendly, polite expression after meeting someone.
저는 미국에서 왔어요
Sound hintjuh-neun mee-goo-geh-suh wah-ssuh-yoh
jeoneun migugeseo wasseoyo
I’m from the United States.
Literally, “I came from the United States.” Replace 미국 with your country.
한국어를 배우고 있어요
Sound hinthahn-goo-guh-reul beh-oo-goh ee-ssuh-yoh
hangugeoreul baeugo isseoyo
I’m learning Korean.
A useful way to explain why you are practicing.
천천히 말해 주세요
Sound hintchuhn-chuhn-hee mahl-heh joo-seh-yoh
cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo
Please speak slowly.
천천히 means slowly. Ask this when the conversation moves too fast.
A real-life conversation
안녕하세요. 저는 알렉스예요.
Hello. I’m Alex.
저는 민수예요. 만나서 반가워요.
I’m Minsu. Nice to meet you.
만나서 반가워요. 한국어를 배우고 있어요.
Nice to meet you. I’m learning Korean.
네, 천천히 말할게요.
Okay, I’ll speak slowly.
Make the country sentence yours
In 저는 미국에서 왔어요, you can replace 미국 with 몽골 (Mongolia), 베트남 (Vietnam), 프랑스 (France) or another country. This sentence describes where you came from; it does not have to be a statement about your citizenship.
Make yourself heard.
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이름이 뭐예요?
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