Hello! This is Maeil Hangeul, here to upgrade your Korean skills!
Have you ever wanted to introduce your loved ones to a new Korean friend? Or maybe you want to understand what your favorite K-pop idol is saying when they talk about their family? Today, we’re going to learn the essential first step: how to say, “Let me introduce my family!”
Lately in Korea, family-focused reality shows like “The Return of Superman” are super popular! People love seeing the sweet and funny interactions, and it’s become more common to share about family life. So, learning these phrases will not only help you in daily conversation but also get you closer to the latest Korean trends!
Let’s get started!
Key Expressions You Need to Know
Here are the essential building blocks for introducing your family.
1. 한국어 표현: 가족 (gajok)
* 발음 [로마자]: Ga-jok
* 영어 뜻: Family
* 상세 설명: This is the most basic and important word for today’s lesson! It simply means “family.” You can use it in many situations, from casual chats to more formal introductions.
2. 한국어 표현: 제 가족을 소개할게요 (Je gajog-eul sogaehalgeyo)
* 발음 [로마자]: Je ga-jok-eul so-gae-hal-ge-yo
* 영어 뜻: Let me introduce my family. / I will introduce my family.
* 상세 설명: This is the magic phrase! It’s a polite and friendly way to start introducing your family members.
* 제 (je) means “my” (polite form).
* 가족을 (gajog-eul) is “family” with an object marker.
* 소개할게요 (sogaehalgeyo) means “I will introduce.”
Use this sentence when you’re showing a photo or when someone asks about your family.
3. 한국어 표현: ~명 (myeong)
* 발음 [로마자]: Myeong
* 영어 뜻: Counter for people
* 상세 설명: In Korean, you use special “counter” words when counting things. For people, you use 명 (myeong) after the number.
* Three people: 세 명 (se myeong)
* Four people: 네 명 (ne myeong)
* Five people: 다섯 명 (daseot myeong)
So, if you want to say “My family has four people,” you would say “우리 가족은 네 명이에요 (Uri gajog-eun ne myeong-ieyo).”
Example Conversation
Let’s see how these expressions are used in a real conversation!
- A: 와, 이 사진 귀여워요! 누구예요?
- (Wa, i sajin gwiyeowoyo! Nuguyeyo?)
- Wow, this picture is cute! Who is this?
- B: 아, 제 가족이에요. 제 가족을 소개할게요.
- (A, je gajok-ieyo. Je gajog-eul sogaehalgeyo.)
- Ah, it’s my family. Let me introduce my family.
- A: 가족이 몇 명이에요?
- (Gajog-i myeot myeong-ieyo?)
- How many people are in your family?
- B: 모두 네 명이에요. 아버지, 어머니, 그리고 저예요.
- (Modu ne myeong-ieyo. Abeoji, eomeoni, geurigo jeoyeyo.)
- There are four of us in total. My father, my mother, and me.
Culture Tip & Trend Deep Dive
As we mentioned, family is a huge theme in Korean media right now! You’ll often hear K-pop idols on live streams say “제 가족을 소개할게요!” before showing a picture of their parents or a beloved pet (yes, pets are family too!).
On shows like “I Live Alone,” celebrities often have their family members visit, and they introduce them to the camera using these exact phrases. When you hear it, you’ll feel a sense of connection, like you’re part of a special moment.
Pro Tip: When you introduce your family, Koreans appreciate it when you start with the eldest members, like grandparents or parents, first. It’s a small way to show respect, which is very important in Korean culture!
Wrap-up & Your Turn!
Great job today! You’ve learned the fundamental phrases for starting a conversation about your family in Korean.
You now know:
* 가족 (gajok): Family
* 제 가족을 소개할게요 (Je gajog-eul sogaehalgeyo): Let me introduce my family.
* ~명 (myeong): The counter for people.
Practice Time!
Let’s test your knowledge. Fill in the blank in the sentence below.
- “My family has three members.”
- 우리 가족은 세 [ ]이에요. (Uri gajog-eun se [ ]-ieyo.)
Now it’s your turn to shine! How many people are in your family? Try writing a sentence in the comments below using the expressions you learned today. We’d love to read them
