How to Say ‘My name is’ in German
Mein Name ist
mine nah-meh ist
[mine nah-meh ist]
💬 Usage Tip: Use this structure to introduce yourself.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Traditionally, full names were often used during formal settings.
Phrase Breakdown
Mein
[mine]
my
A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or association to oneself.
Mein Freund hat gesagt, dass Mein Name sehr schön ist.
My friend said that my name is very beautiful.
Name
[nah-meh]
name
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
Wie lautet Ihr Name?
What is your name?
ist
[ist]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', used to indicate a state of being.
Mein Name ist Karl.
My name is Karl.
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