TOPIK 1-2

N입니다usage

is / are

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Turns a noun into a formal statement of fact. Use it to introduce someone, identify an object, or announce something. It sits one step above the -이에요/예요 of everyday speech, so it belongs in presentations, written notices, and anything you say to a client.

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EXAMPLES
이쪽은 저희 팀장님입니다.
This is our team leader.from 2026.11.03 Tue the examples
여기가 제 고향입니다.
This is my hometown.from 2026.11.03 Tue the examples
저분은 우리 선생님입니다.
That person is our teacher.from 2026.11.03 Tue the examples
안녕하세요. 서울호텔 프런트입니다.
Hello. This is the Seoul Hotel front desk.from 2026.11.03 Tue the travel dialogue
네, 됩니다. 그럼 체크아웃은 모레입니다.
Yes, that's no problem. Then your check-out will be the day after tomorrow.from 2026.11.03 Tue the travel dialogue

N입니다 vs. -이에요/예요、안 N입니다

※For the negative, use N이/가 아닙니다 rather than 안 N입니다: 저는 학생입니다 → 저는 학생이 아닙니다. The topic particle 은/는 can remain unchanged. Add 이/가 to the noun being negated; do not automatically replace the topic particle.

접속 conjugation

  • Attaches straight to the noun, whether or not it ends in a consonant
    • 학생학생입니다
    • 의사의사입니다
  • For a question, swap 다 for 까
    • 담당자입니다담당자입니까?
  • The negative is a different word
    • N이/가 아닙니다 — 학생이 아닙니다

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