This time we will learn how to:
- Introduce yourself
- Say your nationality
- Say your age
- Ask others these questions
These are some of the most important phrases in Korean conversation!
You will likely get asked all of these questions at some point traveling Korea so its important you learn these!
1. Introducing Yourself
Basic introduction structure:
| Korean | Meaning |
| 안녕하세요 | Hello |
| 저는 ___입니다 | I am ___ |
| 제 이름은 ___입니다 | My name is ___ |
Example:
| Korean | Meaning |
| 안녕하세요. 저는 Cassie입니다. | Hello, I am Cassie. |
2. Saying Your Nationality
Structure:
저는 + nationality + 사람입니다
| Korean | Meaning |
| 저는 한국 사람입니다 | I am Korean |
| 저는 호주 사람입니다 | I am Australian |
| 저는 미국 사람입니다 | I am American |
Common Nationalities Grid
| Country | Korean |
| Korea | 한국 |
| Australia | 호주 |
| USA | 미국 |
| Japan | 일본 |
| China | 중국 |
| England | 영국 |
If your Nationality Isnt listed simply use a translation app or the internet to find the Korean word for your nationality.
3. Saying Your Age
Structure:
저는 + number + 살입니다
살 = years old
Example:
| Korean | Meaning |
| 저는 20살입니다 | I am 20 years old |
Common Age Numbers Grid
| Number | Korean |
| 18 | 열여덟 |
| 19 | 열아홉 |
| 20 | 스물 |
| 21 | 스물하나 |
| 22 | 스물둘 |
| 23 | 스물셋 |
4. Asking Someone’s Name, Nationality, and Age
| Korean | Meaning |
| 이름이 뭐예요? | What is your name? |
| 어느 나라 사람이에요? | Where are you from? |
| 몇 살이에요? | How old are you? |
5. Full Introduction Example
Korean:
안녕하세요. 제 이름은 Cassie입니다. 저는 호주 사람입니다. 저는 21살입니다.
Meaning:
Hello. My name is Cassie. I am Australian. I am 21 years old.
6. Casual Version
| Formal | Casual | Meaning |
| 저는 Cassie입니다 | 저는 Cassie예요 | I am Cassie |
Practice Grid
| Question | Answer Example |
| 이름이 뭐예요? | 저는 Cassie입니다 |
| 어느 나라 사람이에요? | 저는 호주 사람입니다 |
| 몇 살이에요? | 저는 21살입니다 |
Once again awesome job guys!
Also please remeber to speak these outloud as much as you can! As the only way to get better speaking wise is to speak!!
Next time we will learn how to ask for the price of thing, basic menu items and how to order!!
