Korean Conversation · Level 186
15 words
Korean word
자기소개
Pronunciation
Romanizationchagisogae
Meaning
- nounself-introduction
Example
오늘 자기소개를 해 보세요.o neul cha gi so gae reul hae po se yo
Please try introducing yourself today.
More examples
면접에서 자기소개를 잘해야 해요.myeon jeo be seo cha gi so gae reul chal hae ya hae yo
You need to give a good self-introduction in the interview.
Core concept
A spoken or written presentation that tells others who someone is.
Common phrases
자기소개를 하다cha gi so gae reul ha da
give a self-introduction
자기소개를 준비하다cha gi so gae reul chun bi ha da
prepare a self-introduction
자기소개를 연습하다cha gi so gae reul yeon seu pa da
practice a self-introduction
Similar words
소개sogae: A presentation that gives others basic information about a person or thing.
인사insa: A small polite exchange used when meeting someone or saying goodbye.
Definition in Korean
말이나 글로 자신을 소개하는 행위나 그 내용을 가리키는 명사ma ri na keul lo cha si neul so gae ha neun haeng wi na keu nae yong eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
자기 (jagi, "self") + 소개 (sogae, "introduction") forms a term for introducing oneself.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean conversation, a self-introduction is often brief, while formal situations commonly add a greeting and polite speech.
Related words
- 자기소개서chagisogaeseoself-introduction letternoun