How to Introduce Yourself in Korean

Hi, I'm Bennami. Nice to meet you.

casual expressions
안녕, 난 벤나미야. 반가워.　　　　← Korean
an・nyəŋ, nan・ben・i・ya. ban・ga・wə.    ← pronunciation


formal expressions
안녕하세요, 전 벤나미에요. 반가워요.　　　　← Korean
an・nyəŋ・ha・se・yo, nan・ben・i・e・yo. ban・ga・wə・yo.    ← pronunciation


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