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Today’s Phrase
제 가족을 소개할게요
je ga·jo·geul so·gae·hal·ge·yo
je gajoguel sogaehalgeyo
Let me introduce my family
Cultural Insight
Korean family vocabulary is extensive and specific: 오빠 (older brother, said by females), 형 (older brother, said by males), 언니 (older sister, said by females), 누나 (older sister, said by males). These terms reflect Korea’s deep emphasis on family hierarchy and gender roles.
Phrase Breakdown
제 가족을
je gajoguel
my family (object)
제 (humble ‘my’) + 가족 (family) + 을 (object marker)
소개할게요
sogaehalgeyo
I will introduce
소개하다 (to introduce) + -ㄹ게요 (promise/intent)
A welcoming phrase to begin introducing family members.
Example Phrases
이쪽은 제 어머니예요.
Ijjogeun je eomeoniyeyo.
This is my mother.
이쪽은 = ‘this side is’ — polite way to introduce.
저희 가족은 4명이에요.
Jeohui gajoguen sa myeongieyo.
My family has four members.
저희 = humble form of ‘our/we’.
제 아버지는 의사예요.
Je abeojineun uisayeyo.
My father is a doctor.
의사 = doctor.
Related Phrases
가족이 몇 명이에요?
gagogi myeot myeongieyo?
How many people are in your family?
Asking about family size.
형제 있어요?
hyeongje isseoyo?
Do you have siblings?
Asking about brothers or sisters.
부모님이 어디 사세요?
bumonimi eodi saseyo?
Where do your parents live?
Asking about parents’ location.
Quick Review
뭔가 이상해요
Can you recall what this means?
mwonga isanghaeyo
Something seems off / strange