How to Say ‘I'm’ in German
Ich bin
eekh bin
[eekh bin]
💬 Usage Tip: Basic way to introduce yourself, followed by your name or occupation.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In formal settings, Germans often include their last name: 'Ich bin Herr/Frau [Last Name]'.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[eekh]
I
A pronoun used to identify oneself.
Ich bin dankbar für das Karriere-Event.
I am grateful for the career event.
bin
[bin]
am
A conjugated form of the verb 'sein', used to describe the state of being.
Ich bin voller neuer Kontakte nach dem Event.
I am full of new contacts after the event.
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