A1Basics

Mein Name ist [Name].

My name is [Name].

In German

Mein Name ist [Name].

Mine NAH-meh ist [NAH-meh]
English
My name is [Name].
Español
Mi nombre es [Nombre].
Italiano
Il mio nome è [Nome].

Sentence Breakdown

  • MeinMyPossessive pronoun
  • NameNameNoun (masculine)
  • istisVerb 'sein' (to be) in 3rd person singular
  • [Name][Name]Proper noun

Grammar Point

Possessive pronoun, verb 'sein'

Variations

  • Ich heiße [Name].
    My name is [Name].
  • Ich bin [Name].
    I am [Name].

FAQ

How do you say "My name is [Name]." in German?

"My name is [Name]." in German is "Mein Name ist [Name]." (Mine NAH-meh ist [NAH-meh]).

Related

Nice to meet you. (informal)
Freut mich, dich kennenzulernen.
Froyte mish, dish KEN-nen-tsoo-ler-nen
Hello!
Hallo!
HA-lo
I am happy to see you. (formal)
Ich freue mich, Sie zu sehen.
Ish FROY-eh mish, Zee tsoo ZEY-en
What is your name? (formal)
Wie heißen Sie?
Vee HEYE-sen Zee?
What is your name? (informal)
Wie heißt du?
Vee HEYEST doo?
Nice to meet you. (formal)
Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.
Froyte mish, Zee KEN-nen-tsoo-ler-nen
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