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저는 미국에서 왔어요
I am from the United States
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저는 미국에서 왔어요 literally means “I came from the United States.” It is a natural way to say where you are from.
에서 marks the place you came from with 오다, “to come.” Use a country, city, or hometown before 에서.
If you live somewhere now, use 살다 instead: 저는 서울에 살아요 means “I live in Seoul.”
Examples
저는 캐나다에서 왔어요.
Jeoneun Kaenada-eseo wasseoyo.
I am from Canada.
어디에서 왔어요?
Eodieseo wasseoyo?
Where are you from?
Mini dialogue
A: 어디에서 왔어요?
A: Where are you from?
B: 저는 호주에서 왔어요.
B: I am from Australia.
Common mistakes
- Do not use 에서 with 살다 for a static home location; say 서울에 살아요.
- 왔어요 is past tense because you came from that place, even if it is still your home country.
How to practice
- Works well in introductions and friendly small talk.
- You can omit 저는 when the speaker is already clear.
Check yourself
Question 1 of 1
Which particle marks the place you came from?
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