Chapter 6 -
How to Introduce Yourself in Korean: Understanding -입니다 and 은/는 Learning Korean becomes much easier when you start recognizing common grammar patterns that appear in almost every conversation. If you've already learned Korean consonants and vowels (한글 자음과 모음), the next step is learning how to make simple sentences. In this lesson, we'll learn two essential Korean grammar points: - 입니다 (imnida) 은/는 (eun/neun) These grammar patterns allow you to introduce yourself, identify people and things, and talk about the topic of a sentence. They are among the first grammar points taught in Korean language courses because they are used every day. Let's get started. What is -입니다 ? -입니다 is the polite form of the verb 이다, which means "to be." Unlike English, Korean does not use separate words like "am," "is," or "are." Instead, Korean attaches 이다 directly to a noun. Formula Noun + 입니다 This grammar is used to: Introduce yourself Identify a person Ide...
