You may know how to introduce yourself in Korean, but do you know how to introduce your parents? In this video you will learn how to respectfully introduce your familial elders in the most polite way possible. Be sure to have good manners and show your parents respect!

이름 name

성함name (formal)

존함 name (formal, especially for parents)

부모님 성함이 어떻게 되세요? What are your parents’ names?

부모님 존함이 어떻게 되세요? What are your parents’ names?

되다 to become / (in this case "is")

되십니다 to become/(in this case "is") (formal)

쓰다 to use 쓰십니다 to use (formal)

0:00 – intro, review

1:18 – 부모님 성함이 어떻게 되세요?

1:35 – 존함 name (parents’ name)

2:04 – 씨 Mr. Mrs. Miss. Ms.

2:20 – introducing your parents (-자 -자 -자)

3:16 – other people’s parents

3:33 – indirectness = politeness

4:49 – Korean culture 문화

6:54 – outro