A1Basics
Ich bin [Name].
I am [Name].
In German
Ich bin [Name].
Ish bin [NAH-meh]
English
I am [Name].
Español
Soy [Nombre].
Italiano
Sono [Nome].
Sentence Breakdown
Sentence BreakdownWord
Translation
Role
- IchIPersonal pronoun (nominative)
- binamVerb 'sein' (to be) in 1st person singular
- [Name][Name]Proper noun
Grammar Point
Verb 'sein' (to be), self-introduction
Variations
Variations- Mein Name ist [Name].My name is [Name].
- Ich heiße [Name].My name is [Name]. (Lit: I am called [Name].)
FAQ
How do you say "I am [Name]." in German?
"I am [Name]." in German is "Ich bin [Name]." (Ish bin [NAH-meh]).
Related
Nice that you are here! (informal)
Schön, dass du da bist!
Shoen, dass doo dah bist!
Long time no see!
Lange nicht gesehen!
LANG-eh nisht geh-ZEY-en!
I wish you a nice day. (formal)
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag.
Ish VUEN-shee EE-nen EYE-nen SHOE-nen TAHK.
My name is [Name].
Mein Name ist [Name].
Mine NAH-meh ist [NAH-meh]
What is your name? (formal)
Wie heißen Sie?
Vee HEYE-sen Zee?
What is your name? (informal)
Wie heißt du?
Vee HEYEST doo?
