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"I'm a tourist" in Korean: 저는 관광객이에요
저는 관광객이에요jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo
I'm a tourist in Korean is 저는 관광객이에요 (jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo). 저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
I'm a tourist: starting the exchange
저는 관광객이에요. 길을 잘 몰라요.jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. gireul jal mollayo.
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How to pronounce 저는 관광객이에요
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jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo
/tɕʌnɯn kwankwaŋkɛkiejo/
저는 관광객이에요 is read jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. In 여행하러 왔어요, read the full phrase as yeohaenghareo wasseoyo.
"I'm a tourist" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 관광객이에요jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo | I'm a tourist The inventory form for i'm a tourist. | The inventory form for i'm a tourist. |
| 여행하러 왔어요yeohaenghareo wasseoyo | I came to travel 저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally. | 저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally. |
How to use 저는 관광객이에요 in real life
- 1I'm a tourist: starting the exchange
저는 관광객이에요. 길을 잘 몰라요.
jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. gireul jal mollayo.
I am a tourist. I do not know the streets well.
저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
- 2I'm a tourist: adding useful context
저는 관광객이에요. 처음 왔어요.
jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. cheoeum wasseoyo.
I am a tourist. It is my first visit.
This sentence places 저는 관광객이에요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm a tourist: a different conversation
저는 관광객이에요. 이곳을 구경하고 싶어요.
jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. igoseul gugyeonghago sipeoyo.
I am a tourist. I want to see this place.
This sentence places 저는 관광객이에요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 저는 관광객이에요
Incorrect: 저는 관광객이에요. 길를 잘 몰라요.
Correct: 저는 관광객이에요. 길을 잘 몰라요.
When practicing i'm a tourist, 길 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 길을, not 길를.
Incorrect: 저는 관광객예요. 길을 잘 몰라요.
Correct: 저는 관광객이에요. 길을 잘 몰라요.
When practicing i'm a tourist, after 관광객, use 관광객이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Good to know
저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 저는 관광객이에요
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 관광객이에요. 길을 잘 몰라요.
jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. gireul jal mollayo.
I am a tourist. I do not know the streets well.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저는 관광객이에요. 처음 왔어요.
jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo. cheoeum wasseoyo.
I am a tourist. It is my first visit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm a tourist" in Korean
What does 저는 관광객이에요 mean?
I'm a tourist in Korean is 저는 관광객이에요 (jeoneun gwangwanggaegieyo). 저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
When should I say 여행하러 왔어요?
저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
How does 여행하러 왔어요 differ from the basic expression?
여행하러 왔어요 means “I came to travel”. 저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
Can I use 저는 관광객이에요 in a full sentence?
저는 관광객이에요. 길을 잘 몰라요. means “I am a tourist. I do not know the streets well.” 저는 관광객이에요 names a tourist; 여행하러 왔어요 describes the reason for visiting more conversationally.
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