Learn Korean: Verb + 는 + Name

Let's take a look at the Korean sentence pattern Verb + 는 + Name. We use this to tell something about ourselves when making an introduction in Korean. Before we reveal our name, we say something unique and significant we want people to know. Some people would even make ridiculous statements like looking like Gong Yoo or being good at everything. The pattern has two parts: that information and the name. Let's say the information I want to share is I came from Taiwan. In Korean that is 대만에서 오다. We take the verb stem (오) and attach ㄴ (past tense). It becomes 대만에서 온. It is essential that we know how to conjugate verbs in their modifier form in different tenses (ㄴ/은/는/ㄹ/을). Then, I proceed with my name (Chu Hyunwoo) In Hangeul, it is spelled 추현우. We attach 라고 하다. If the name ends in a consonant, use 이라고 하다. The actual sentence is (저는) 대만에서 온 추현우라고 합니다/해(요). Literally, it means I am called Chu Hyun Woo who came from Taiwan. In English, it is more natural to say My name is Chu Hyun Woo and I came from Taiwan. Here's another example. Let's say the information I want to share is I study at Yonsei University. In Korean, it is 연세 대학교 다니다. We take the verb stem (다니) and attach 는 (present tense). It becomes 연세 대학교 다니는. My name is 신다솜 and it ends in a consonant so I use 이라고 하다. The actual sentence is (저는) 연세 대학교 다니는 신다솜이라고 합니다/해(요). It means My name is Dasom Kim and I go to Yonsei University.

저는 현빈이랑 닮은 강지호라고 합니다.

Hello. My name is Jiho Kang. People say I look like Hyunbin.

저는 모든 게 잘하는 피터라고 해요.

My name is Peter and I am jack of all trades (I am pretty good at everything).

저는 한국말 잘하고 싶은 나코라고 해요.

My name is Nako and I want to be good at Korean.