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Introducing Yourself in Catalan

Introducing yourself is an important part of any conversation. In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and others in Catalan, including phrases for sharing your name, age, and occupation.

Basic Introductions

Here are some basic phrases to introduce yourself:

• Hola, em dic [Name]. - Hello, my name is [Name].
• Bon dia, sóc [Name]. - Good morning, I am [Name].
• Em presento, sóc [Name]. - Let me introduce myself, I am [Name].

To ask someone's name, you can use:

• Com et dius? - What's your name?
• Com es diu vostè? - What's your name? (formal)

And to respond, you can say:

• Em dic [Name]. - My name is [Name].
• Sóc [Name]. - I am [Name].

Sharing Personal Information

After introducing yourself, it's common to share some basic information about yourself. Here are a few phrases to help you get started:

• Tinc [age] anys. - I am [age] years old.
• Sóc de [place of origin]. - I'm from [place of origin].
• Sóc [occupation]. - I am a [occupation].

Talking about Your Age

Here is a phrase to talk about your age:

Catalan	Pronunciation	English Translation
Tinc 20 anys.	TEENK VINTS-un AHN-yus	I am 20 years old.

Talking About Where You're From

To talk about where you're from, you can use the following phrases:

• Sóc de [place of origin]. - I'm from [place of origin].
• He nascut a [place of birth]. - I was born in [place of birth].
• Visc a [current city or town]. - I live in [current city or town].

Here are some examples:

Catalan	Pronunciation	English Translation
Sóc de Barcelona.	SOHK deh bahr-suh-LOH-nuh	I'm from Barcelona.
He nascut a Madrid.	heh NAHS-kuht uh mah-DRIHD	I was born in Madrid.
Visc a València.	beesk uh vah-LEHN-syah	I live in Valencia.

Talking About Your Occupation

Here are some common occupations:

• Professor - Professor
• Enginyer - Engineer
• Mèdic/Metgessa - Doctor
• Advocat/Advocada - Lawyer
• Estudiant - Student
• Treballador/Treballadora - Worker
• Artista - Artist
• Fotògraf/Fotògrafa - Photographer
• Músic/Música - Musician

Here are some phrases to talk about your occupation:

Catalan	Pronunciation	English Translation
Sóc professor.	SOHK proh-fuhs-SOHR	I am a professor.
Sóc enginyer.	SOHK un-ZHEEN-yuhr	I am an engineer.
Sóc metgessa.	SOHK meht-JEHS-suh	I am a doctor (female).
Sóc advocat.	SOHK ah-duh-KAHT	I am a lawyer.
Sóc estudiant.	SOHK ehs-too-dyahnt	I am a student.

Practice Makes Perfect

Now that you've learned some basic phrases for introducing yourself, try practicing with a partner or in front of a mirror. Remember to use the correct pronunciation and intonation to sound natural and confident.

For more practice, try introducing yourself to a Catalan native speaker and ask them about themselves. Not only will you learn more about the language, but you'll also make new friends.

Table of Contents - Catalan Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Catalan

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Articles and Nouns

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Noun Gender and Plurals

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Pronouns

• Adjective Agreement
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• At the Restaurant

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Coordinating Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Catalan Culture

• History and Geography
• Traditions and Celebrations

Other Lessons

• Prepositions in Catalan
• Stores and Public Buildings
• Feelings and Emotions
• Meat
• Food
• Health
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Animal
• City
• Geometry

Sources

• Catalan Tutorial: Basic Catalan Phrases, Vocabulary, and Grammar
• Catalan Phrases
• Catalan for Beginners (2nd edition) - Miriadax

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