저는 민수예요
I am Minsu / My name is Minsu
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For a simple self-introduction, say 저는 followed by your name and 예요 or 이에요. Korean often omits “my name” when the context is clear.
Use 예요 after a vowel-final name: 유나예요 or 민수예요. Use 이에요 after a consonant-final name: 존이에요, because 존 ends in a consonant.
저는 is the polite form of “I” plus the topic marker 는. In everyday speech, you can shorten it to 저는 without explaining grammar first.
Examples
저는 소피예요.
Jeoneun Sopi-yeyo.
I am Sophie.
저는 마크예요.
Jeoneun Makeu-yeyo.
I am Mark.
Mini dialogue
A: 이름이 뭐예요?
A: What is your name?
B: 저는 지수예요.
B: I am Jisu.
Common mistakes
- Do not add a separate Korean word for “name” unless you need emphasis: 제 이름은…
- Do not use 입니다 in casual conversations unless the setting is formal.
How to practice
- Use 저 with polite speech; use 나 with close friends.
- With foreign names, choose the ending based on the Hangul spelling.
Check yourself
Question 1 of 1
Which ending follows a vowel-final name?
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