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How to Say ‘Your last name’ in German

Ihren Nachnamen

EE-ren NAHKH-nah-men

[EE-ren NAHKH-nah-men]

Phrase Breakdown

Ihren

[EE-ren]

your

Formal possessive article in the accusative masculine form, used with 'Besuch'.

Example

Auf Ihren Besuch am Freitag freuen wir uns schon.

We are already looking forward to your visit on Friday.

Nachnamen

[NAHKH-nah-men]

surname, last name

Family name; this form is used as a direct object.

Example

Wie ist Ihr Nachname?

What is your last name?

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