🇩🇪 German phrases

How to say “My name is…” in German

Ich heiße …

ikh HY-seh

Literally: I am called…neutral

The most natural way to introduce yourself. "Mein Name ist …" is more formal, often used with a surname; casually, "Ich bin …" is common.

Other ways to say it

GermanPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Mein Name ist …mine NAH-meh istMy name is…Formal or business introductions
Ich bin …ikh binI'm…Casual

In a sentence

Ich heiße Lisa. Und du?

ikh HY-seh LEE-zah. oont doo

My name is Lisa. And you?

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