Self Introduction in German
"Self Introduction" is a German lesson for A1 level. Name, age, profession. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Self Introduction"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
Ich heiße Ich heiße Anna. | /ikh HYE-suh/ | My name is My name is Anna. |
Wie heißen Sie? Wie heißen Sie, bitte? | /vee HYE-sen zee/ | What is your name? What is your name, please? |
Ich komme aus Ich komme aus Usbekistan. | /ikh KOM-meh ows/ | I come from I come from Uzbekistan. |
Ich wohne in Ich wohne in Berlin. | /ikh VOH-neh in/ | I live in I live in Berlin. |
Ich bin Ich bin Student. | /ikh BIN/ | I am I am a student. |
Ich spreche Ich spreche Deutsch. | /ikh SHPREH-kheh/ | I speak I speak German. |
Woher kommen Sie? Woher kommen Sie? | /voh-HAIR KOM-men zee/ | Where are you from? Where are you from? |
Freut mich Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen! | /froyt mikh/ | Nice to meet you Pleased to meet you! |
Wie alt sind Sie? Wie alt sind Sie? | /vee ALT zint zee/ | How old are you? How old are you? |
Ich bin ... Jahre alt Ich bin 25 Jahre alt. | /ikh bin ... YAH-reh alt/ | I am ... years old I am 25 years old. |
Was machen Sie? Was machen Sie beruflich? | /vahs MAHKH-en zee/ | What do you do? What do you do for a living? |
Ich bin verheiratet Ich bin verheiratet und habe zwei Kinder. | /ikh bin fair-HYE-rah-tet/ | I am married I am married and have two children. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Self Introduction" in German?
Key words for "Self Introduction": Ich heiße, Wie heißen Sie?, Ich komme aus. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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