How to Say “I am” in Korean | 저는 ~입니다 Beginner Korean Lesson
🇰🇷 How to Say “I am” in Korean
If you are learning Korean, one of the most important basic sentences is how to say “I am”.
In Korean, we use:
👉 저는 ~입니다
This is a polite and formal way to introduce yourself.
🧠 Structure
👉 저는 + noun/adjective + 입니다
저는 = I am
입니다 = am / is / are (formal ending)
💬 Examples
저는 학생입니다 = I am a student
저는 선생님입니다 = I am a teacher
저는 한국 사람입니다 = I am Korean
저는 행복합니다 = I am happy
저는 피곤합니다 = I am tired
🎯 Simple Tip
In Korean, sentences often end with 입니다 to sound polite and respectful.
This is very important in daily conversation.
📌 Practice
Try making your own sentences:
👉 저는 + ______ + 입니다
Example:
저는 의사입니다 (I am a doctor)
저는 학생입니다 (I am a student)