Korean Dictionary
How to say "Introduce someone" in Korean
“Introduce someone” in Korean is 소개하다 (pronounced "Sogaehada").
소개하다
Sogaehada
Usage & Context
Formally presenting one person to another. 자기소개 (self-introduction) is a ritual that happens in every new social and professional setting in Korea. A proper 자기소개 includes your name, affiliation, and a brief background. Making a good first impression is culturally significant.
Example Sentence
제 친구를 소개해 드릴게요. 이쪽은 지민이에요.
Let me introduce my friend. This is Jimin.
How to use 소개하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Introduce someone” is 소개하다, romanized as Sogaehada.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 소개하다.
Pronunciation Guide
소 (so) sounds like 'so' in 'sow'. 개 (gae) sounds like 'gae' in 'gag' but with a softer 'g' and the 'ae' vowel like 'eh' in 'bed'. 하 (ha) sounds like 'hah' in 'haha'. 다 (da) sounds like 'dah' in 'dad'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
소개해 드리다
Sogaehae deurida
'드리다' is the honorific form of '주다' (to give), used when introducing someone to an elder or superior. '소개시켜 드리다' is also commonly used.
Casual (반말)
소개해 줘
Sogaehae jwo
Used when asking a close friend to introduce someone.
More Example Sentences
A manager introducing new hires to their team.
새로운 팀원들을 소개해 드릴게요.
Let me introduce the new team members.
A person telling a friend about a recent introduction.
친구한테 남자친구를 소개해 줬어.
I introduced my boyfriend to my friend.
A host asking a speaker to introduce themselves at an event.
자기소개 좀 부탁드립니다.
Please give a self-introduction.
Cultural Context
'소개하다' is crucial in Korean social interactions, especially the '자기소개' (jagi sogae) or self-introduction. In new settings, whether school, work, or social groups, a polite and well-structured self-introduction is expected. It's not just about stating your name, but also your affiliation, a brief background, and often a polite greeting, reflecting the importance of making a good first impression and establishing one's place within a group.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 소개하다 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
소개해 드릴게요.
I'll introduce you. (polite)
자기소개
Self-introduction
친구를 소개하다
To introduce a friend
Related Expressions
만나다
mannada
to meet
인사하다
insahada
to greet
알려주다
allyeojuda
to inform, to let know
소개팅
sogaeting
blind date (a common type of introduction)
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