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"I'm a student" in Korean: 저는 학생이에요
저는 학생이에요jeoneun haksaengieyo
I'm a student in Korean is 저는 학생이에요 (jeoneun haksaengieyo). 학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
I'm a student: starting the exchange
저는 학생이에요.jeoneun haksaengieyo.
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How to pronounce 저는 학생이에요
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jeoneun haksaengieyo
/tɕʌnɯn hak̚s͈ɛŋiejo/
저는 학생이에요 is read jeoneun haksaengieyo. In 저는 대학생이에요, read the full phrase as jeoneun daehaksaengieyo.
"I'm a student" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 학생이에요jeoneun haksaengieyo | I'm a student The inventory form for i'm a student. | The inventory form for i'm a student. |
| 저는 대학생이에요jeoneun daehaksaengieyo | I am a university student 학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student. | 학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student. |
How to use 저는 학생이에요 in real life
- 1I'm a student: starting the exchange
저는 학생이에요.
jeoneun haksaengieyo.
I am a student.
학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
- 2I'm a student: adding useful context
저는 학생이에요. 한국어를 배워요.
jeoneun haksaengieyo. hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I am a student. I learn Korean.
This sentence places 저는 학생이에요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm a student: a different conversation
아직 저는 학생이에요.
ajik jeoneun haksaengieyo.
I am still a student.
This sentence places 저는 학생이에요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 저는 학생이에요
Incorrect: 저는 학생예요.
Correct: 저는 학생이에요.
When practicing i'm a student, after 학생, use 학생이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 저는 학생이예요.
Correct: 저는 학생이에요.
When practicing i'm a student, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 저는 학생이에요.
Good to know
학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 저는 학생이에요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 학생이에요.
jeoneun haksaengieyo.
I am a student.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저는 학생이에요. 한국어를 배워요.
jeoneun haksaengieyo. hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I am a student. I learn Korean.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm a student" in Korean
What does 저는 학생이에요 mean?
I'm a student in Korean is 저는 학생이에요 (jeoneun haksaengieyo). 학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
When should I say 저는 대학생이에요?
학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
How does 저는 대학생이에요 differ from the basic expression?
저는 대학생이에요 means “I am a university student”. 학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
Can I use 저는 학생이에요 in a full sentence?
저는 학생이에요. means “I am a student.” 학생이에요 identifies a student; 대학생 specifically identifies a university student.
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