You Got Me At The First Hello

Introducing ourselves is a good start to learn German.

Michael: “Guten Tag! Mein Name ist Michael.”
Yoan: “Guten Tag! Ich bin Yoan.”
Gregor: “Und ich heiße Gregor.”

As you could see above, there are three ways to tell others our name. To ask other’s name, we could ask following sentences:

  • “Wie heißt du?” (informal)
  • “Wie heißen Sie?” (formal)
  • “Was ist dein Name?” (informal)
  • “Was ist Ihr Name?” (formal)
  • “Wer bist du?” (informal)
  • “Wer sind Sie?” (formal)

In a conversation, it would be nice to say “Nice to meet you” when we’re introduced to someone. In German, it’s “Sehr erfreut.” or “Es freut mich, dich (“Sie” for formal form) zu kennen.”

To end the conversation? “Auf Wiedersehen!” or if it’s on the phone, just say “Auf Wiederhören!”

Es ist einfach, oder?

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