🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Where are you from?" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
어디서 오셨어요?
"Where are you from?" in Korean · say it like uh-dee-suh oh-shuh-suh-yo

The most natural way to say "Where are you from?" in Korean is 어디서 오셨어요?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

어디서 왔어요?
More casual and commonly used among friends.
어디 출신이에요?
A bit more formal, often used in professional settings.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new and wanting to know their background. It is polite and appropriate in most social situations. Use the casual variant with friends or peers to sound more relaxed.

Say it out loud, get corrected

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
안녕하세요! 어디서 오셨어요?Hello! Where are you from?
Common mistake
Some learners may confuse this with asking 'Where do you live?' which is different.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 어디서 오셨어요?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask this question to strangers?

Yes, it's generally acceptable in social situations, but be mindful of the context.

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