어디에서 오셨어요?
Introduction:
The phrase "어디에서 오셨어요?" (eodieseo osyeosseoyo) translates to "Where are you from?" in English. This is a polite and formal way to ask someone about their origin, whether it's their hometown or country. It’s a commonly used question in introductions and helps you get to know new people.
In this phrase:
- 어디에서 (eodieseo) means "from where."
- 오셨어요 (osyeosseoyo) is the honorific polite form of the verb 오다 (oda), meaning "to come." Using 오셨어요 shows respect to the listener.
This question is appropriate for formal settings or when you want to be polite, especially when meeting someone for the first time.
More Expressions:
Here are more useful phrases for talking about where someone is from or introducing yourself:
어디 출신이세요? (Eodi chulsiniseyo?)
- Translation: Where are you originally from?
- Another polite way to ask someone about their place of origin.
어느 나라에서 오셨어요? (Eoneu naraeseo osyeosseoyo?)
- Translation: Which country are you from?
- Use this when asking about someone's nationality.
저는 미국에서 왔어요 (Jeoneun migug-eseo wasseoyo)
- Translation: I’m from the United States.
- This is how to respond if you are from the United States (you can replace "미국" with your country).
고향이 어디예요? (Gohyangi eodieyo?)
- Translation: Where is your hometown?
- A more casual question asking where someone’s hometown is.
저는 서울 출신이에요 (Jeoneun seoul chulsinieyo)
- Translation: I’m originally from Seoul.
- This is useful when specifying your hometown.
한국에서 얼마나 사셨어요? (Hanguge eolmana saseosseoyo?)
- Translation: How long have you lived in Korea?
- Use this when you want to ask someone how long they’ve been living in Korea.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 어디에서 (Eodieseo) is pronounced "uh-dee-eh-seo."
- 오셨어요 (Osyeosseoyo) is pronounced "oh-shyaw-ssuh-yo," with the “shyaw” being soft and respectful.
Asking someone "어디에서 오셨어요?" is a polite way to start a conversation and show interest in their background. It’s an important expression to know, especially when meeting people from various places. Keep practicing, and you’ll be comfortable using it in conversations!