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How to Say “I have a question” in Korean: 질문이 있습니다
질문이 있습니다
jilmuni itseumnida
Meaning
I have a question.
Usage note
~습니다 is formal polite speech (합쇼체), suited to classes and meetings. Raise your hand and begin with this one sentence.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [질무니 읻씀니다].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 질문이 | ||
| 질 | ㅈ+ㅣ+ㄹ | jil |
| 문 | ㅁ+ㅜ+ㄴ | [무] mu |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | [니] ni |
| 있습니다 | ||
| 있 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㅆ | [읻] it |
| 습 | ㅅ+ㅡ+ㅂ | [씀] seum |
| 니 | ㄴ+ㅣ | ni |
| 다 | ㄷ+ㅏ | da |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 문이 → [무니]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 있습니 → [읻씀니]
- Nasalization: a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ becomes ㅇ, ㄴ or ㅁ before ㄴ or ㅁ (and a ㄹ after ㅁ or ㅇ becomes ㄴ). 습니 → [슴니]
Speech style
Ends in -ㅂ니다 or -습니다. The most formal polite style, used for announcements, presentations, business and first meetings.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 질문 | noun | question | TOPIK level 2 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “있습니다”
- 덕분에 잘 지내고 있습니다Thanks to you, I’m doing well
- 항공편이 결항되어 대체 편을 알아보고 있습니다My flight was canceled, so I’m looking for an alternative flight
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “질문이 있습니다” mean?
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Answer: I have a question
Question 2 How do you say “I have a question” in Korean?
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Answer: 질문이 있습니다 jilmuni itseumnida
Question 3 How is “질문이 있습니다” pronounced?
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Answer: [질무니 읻씀니다]
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