TOPIK · Level 59
15 words
Korean word
이분
Pronunciation
Romanizationibun
Meaning
- nounthis person
Example
이분은 누구예요?i bu neun nu gu ye yo
Who is this person?
More examples
이분은 어제 도와주신 분이에요.i bu neun eo je to wa ju sin pu ni e yo
This person is the one who helped yesterday.
Core concept
A respectful way to point to or introduce one person.
Common phrases
이분은i bu neun
this person
이분을 아세요?i bu neul a se yo
Do you know this person
이분이 누구세요?i bu ni nu gu se yo
Who is this person
Similar words
이 사람i saram: A casual term for referring to one person in conversation.
그분keubun: A respectful term for someone being discussed who is not part of the conversation.
저분cheobun: A respectful term for someone at a distance or outside the immediate conversation.
Definition in Korean
이분은 상대에게 공손하게 한 사람을 소개하거나 가리킬 때 쓰는 명사이다.i bu neun sang dae e ge kong son ha ge han sa ra meul so gae ha geo na ka ri kil ttae sseu neun myeong sa i da
Word origin
The word combines a demonstrative meaning this with an honorific term for a person.
Usage tips
- English often treats this person as neutral, but this expression also shows respect toward the person being mentioned.