이름이 뭐에요? (i-reum-i mwo-e-yo?) – What is Your Name?
In Korean, 이름이 뭐에요? (i-reum-i mwo-e-yo?) is a polite way to ask, "What is your name?" This phrase is commonly used when you're meeting someone for the first time or when you want to know someone's name in a polite, respectful manner.
- 이름 (i-reum) means "name."
- 이 (i) is the subject marker, meaning "name is."
- 뭐에요 (mwo-e-yo) means "what is."
When combined, 이름이 뭐에요? translates to "What is your name?" in a friendly and polite way.
More Expressions
Here are a few more ways to ask or respond about names in Korean:
- 성함이 어떻게 되세요? (seong-ham-i eo-tteo-ke doe-se-yo?) – What is your name? (Very polite/formal)
- 네 이름이 뭐야? (ne i-reum-i mwo-ya?) – What’s your name? (Casual)
- 제 이름은 [이름]이에요 (je i-reum-eun [name]-i-e-yo) – My name is [name].
- 이분 성함이 뭐에요? (i-bun seong-ham-i mwo-e-yo?) – What is this person’s name? (Polite, for a third person)
- 당신의 이름은 무엇입니까? (dang-shin-e i-reum-eun mu-eot-ip-ni-kka?) – What is your name? (Very formal)
Pronunciation Tips:
- 이름이 (i-reum-i): "I" like "ee," "reum" rhymes with "rum."
- 뭐에요 (mwo-e-yo): "Mwo" sounds like "mo," and "e-yo" is pronounced like "eh-yo."
Use 이름이 뭐에요? to politely ask for someone’s name and make a great first impression in Korean conversations!