Chapter 2 - Which Country Are You From?
어느 나라 사람입니까?
When introducing yourself in Korean, one of the most common questions you’ll hear is “어느 나라 사람입니까?” (Which country are you from?). Understanding how to ask and answer this question correctly is essential for daily conversations, especially when meeting new people. Whether you're traveling, making new friends, or just starting your Korean learning journey, knowing how to talk about nationalities is essential. In this post, we’ll break down how to ask and answer this question naturally in Korean. Let’s get started!
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Dialogue:
- Joy: Where ( which country ) are you from?
- Sammy: I'm American. Are you Chinese?
- Joy: No, I'm not. I'm Burmese.
- Sammy: Oh, really?
First, we are going to learn how to use - "입니까? "
What is - "입니까? "
It is the interrogative form of '입니다'. A question mark is used at the end.
- 이사람이 어느 나라 사람입니까? Which country is this person from?
- 지금 오전 여덟 시입니까? Is it 8 pm now?
- 여기가 제주시입니까? Is it Jeju-si here?
- 이 가밤은 누구 가방입니까? Whose bag is this?
- 오늘은 몇일입니까? What's the date today?
Practice Grammer (문법 연습)
- 입니까?
For Example:
- 안녕하십니까? (Hello!)
- 제 일름은 성민입니다. (My name is Sungmin.)
- 한국 사람입니다. (I am Korean.)
Now that you've learned how to ask and answer the question "어느 나라 사람입니까?", you're one step closer to having smooth introductions in Korean! Being able to confidently talk about your nationality and ask others about theirs will help you connect with people and practice your Korean skills in real-life situations.
Try using these phrases in your next conversation, and don’t forget to practice pronunciation! If you have any questions or want to share your own experiences using this phrase, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy learning! :)
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