Self Introduction: German Words & Phrases
12 essential German words and expressions for "Self Introduction". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A1 level and relevant for "name, age, profession".
"Self Introduction" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ich heiße | /ikh HYE-suh/ | My name is | Ich heiße Anna.My name is Anna. |
| Wie heißen Sie? | /vee HYE-sen zee/ | What is your name? | Wie heißen Sie, bitte?What is your name, please? |
| Ich komme aus | /ikh KOM-meh ows/ | I come from | Ich komme aus Usbekistan.I come from Uzbekistan. |
| Ich wohne in | /ikh VOH-neh in/ | I live in | Ich wohne in Berlin.I live in Berlin. |
| Ich bin | /ikh BIN/ | I am | Ich bin Student.I am a student. |
| Ich spreche | /ikh SHPREH-kheh/ | I speak | Ich spreche Deutsch.I speak German. |
| Woher kommen Sie? | /voh-HAIR KOM-men zee/ | Where are you from? | Woher kommen Sie?Where are you from? |
| Freut mich | /froyt mikh/ | Nice to meet you | Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen!Pleased to meet you! |
| Wie alt sind Sie? | /vee ALT zint zee/ | How old are you? | Wie alt sind Sie?How old are you? |
| Ich bin ... Jahre alt | /ikh bin ... YAH-reh alt/ | I am ... years old | Ich bin 25 Jahre alt.I am 25 years old. |
| Was machen Sie? | /vahs MAHKH-en zee/ | What do you do? | Was machen Sie beruflich?What do you do for a living? |
| Ich bin verheiratet | /ikh bin fair-HYE-rah-tet/ | I am married | Ich bin verheiratet und habe zwei Kinder.I am married and have two children. |
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Which German words relate to "Self Introduction"?
Most useful: Ich heiße, Wie heißen Sie?, Ich komme aus and more — 12 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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