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Today’s Phrase
이분이 누구예요?
i·bu·ni nu·gu·ye·yo
ibuni nuguyeyo?
Who is this person? (honorific)
Grammar Spotlight
이분 (this person, honorific) vs. 이 사람 (this person, neutral). Korean has a full system of honorific pronouns: 이분/그분/저분 (honorific this/that/yonder person) vs. 이 사람/그 사람/저 사람 (neutral). Choosing the right one reflects respect level.
Phrase Breakdown
이분이
ibuni
this person (subject, honorific)
이분 = this person (honorific for 이 사람); -이 = subject particle
누구예요?
nuguyeyo?
who is it?
누구 (who) + 예요 (polite ‘is’)
Respectfully asks who a person present in the conversation is.
Example Phrases
저기 이분이 누구예요?
Jeogi ibuni nuguyeyo?
Who is this person over there?
저기 = over there.
이분은 우리 팀장님이세요.
Ibuneun uri timjangnimiSeyo.
This person is our team leader.
팀장님 = team leader (with honorific -님).
소개해 드릴까요?
Sogaehae deurilkkayo?
Shall I introduce you?
소개해 드리다 = to introduce (humbly).
Related Phrases
이 사람 알아요?
i saram arayo?
Do you know this person?
Casual inquiry about recognizing someone.
누구세요?
nuguseyo?
Who are you? (polite)
Politely asking someone’s identity.
소개해 주세요
sogaehae juseyo
Please introduce (us)
Requesting an introduction.
Quick Review
더 주세요
Can you recall what this means?
deo juseyo
Please give me more