Korean phrase

국적은 ~예요. kuk jjeo geun ~ ye yo

Meaning

I am a citizen of ___

When to use it

This states which country a person is a citizen of. It is a polite way to state citizenship clearly, especially when it may be confused with birthplace.

Example dialogue

어디에서 왔어요? eo di e seo wa sseo yo

Where are you from?

출생지는 한국이지만, 국적은 영국이예요. chul saeng ji neun han gu gi ji man kuk jjeo geun yeong gu gi ye yo

I was born in Korea, but I am a British citizen.

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