🙋 German phrase guide
How to introduce yourself in German
Introducing yourself is the conversation you'll have again and again. Get comfortable with these phrases and you'll be ready for parties, language exchanges and meeting a partner's friends.
Practice this conversation out loud, free →Key German phrases
| German | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Hallo, ich heiße… | Hi, my name is… | |
| Freut mich. | Nice to meet you. | |
| Wie heißt du? | What's your name? | |
| Woher kommst du? | Where are you from? | |
| Ich komme aus Kanada. | I'm from Canada. | |
| Ich wohne in Toronto. | I live in Toronto. | |
| Ich arbeite als… | I work as a… | |
| Ich lerne Deutsch. | I'm learning German. | |
| Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit? | What do you like to do in your free time? | |
| Bis bald! | See you soon! |
Example conversation
Ana
Hallo! Ich bin Ana. Wie heißt du?
Hi! I'm Ana. What's your name?
You
Ich heiße Sam. Freut mich!
My name is Sam. Nice to meet you!
Ana
Woher kommst du?
Where are you from?
You
Ich komme aus Kanada und lerne Deutsch.
I'm from Canada, and I'm learning German.
Ana
Du sprichst sehr gut Deutsch!
You speak German really well!
You
Danke, ich übe viel!
Thanks, I'm practicing a lot!
Good to know
💡 Young Germans switch to "du" quickly, but at work wait until you're offered it. A handshake is the normal greeting when you first meet someone.
Reading phrases isn't the same as saying them.
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