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== Introduction ==


Introducing yourself in a foreign language can be daunting, but it's also the first step in connecting with native speakers and making new friends. In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of introducing yourself in German, including some cultural information and interesting facts about Germany.  
Welcome to the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in our "Complete 0 to A1 German Course"! In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in German and ask for personal information. Being able to introduce yourself is an essential skill in any language, as it allows you to start conversations and make connections with new people. By the end of this lesson, you will have a basic understanding of German greetings, introductions, and how to ask for personal information. So, let's get started!


== Greetings in German ==


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Body-Parts|Body Parts]] & [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]].</span>
Before we dive into introducing ourselves, let's start with some common German greetings. Greetings are an important part of everyday communication, and knowing how to greet someone properly will help you make a good first impression. Here are some common German greetings:
== German Greetings and Customs ==


Before we dive into German introductions, let's take a look at some common greetings and customs you might encounter in Germany:
* Hallo! (Hello!)
* Guten Morgen! (Good morning!)
* Guten Tag! (Good day!)
* Guten Abend! (Good evening!)
* Gute Nacht! (Good night!)
* Servus! (Hi! - used in Bavaria and Austria)


* Germans are known for their punctuality, so make sure to arrive on time if you have an appointment or a meeting.
When greeting someone in German, it is common to shake hands and make direct eye contact. Germans value politeness and respect, so it is important to use the appropriate greeting depending on the time of day. Now that you know some basic greetings, let's move on to introducing yourself!
* When greeting someone, you can say "Guten Tag" (good day), "Hallo" (hello), or "Grüß Gott" (used in Bavaria) depending on the time of day and level of formality.
* Germans often shake hands when meeting someone new, even if they are classmates or colleagues. Handshakes are usually firm and should be accompanied by eye contact.
* It's common to address someone by their last name and title (such as Frau/Herr) until you are given permission to use their first name.


== Introducing Yourself ==
== Introducing Yourself ==


Now let's get to the fun part - introducing yourself in German! Here are some key phrases and vocabulary words to help you get started:
When introducing yourself in German, there are a few key phrases and expressions that you should know. These will help you provide basic information about yourself and initiate conversations. Let's take a look at some useful phrases:


* "Ich heiße..." - I'm called...
* Ich heiße [Name]. (My name is [Name].)
* "Ich komme aus..." - I'm from...
* Ich komme aus [Country]. (I come from [Country].)
* "Ich bin..." - I am...
* Ich bin [Age] Jahre alt. (I am [Age] years old.)
* "Ich studiere..." - I'm studying...
* Ich studiere/arbeite als [Occupation]. (I study/work as [Occupation].)
* "Ich arbeite bei..." - I work at...
* "Ich bin hier für..." - I'm here for...
* "Wie geht es Ihnen?" - How are you? (formal)
* "Wie geht's?" - How are you? (informal)


When introducing yourself, it's important to pay attention to the formality of the situation. In general, it's best to use the formal "Sie" pronoun when meeting someone for the first time, unless they invite you to use the informal "du" pronoun. Here's an example conversation:
Here's an example dialogue to illustrate how these phrases can be used:


* A: "Guten Tag, mein Name ist Anna. Wie heißen Sie?" (Good day, my name is Anna. What's your name?)
'''Person A:''' Hallo, ich heiße Lisa. Wie heißt du? (Hello, my name is Lisa. What is your name?)
* B: "Guten Tag, ich heiße Hans. Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen." (Good day, my name is Hans. Nice to meet you.)
'''Person B:''' Hallo, Lisa. Ich heiße Max. (Hello, Lisa. My name is Max.)
* A: "Freut mich auch. Woher kommen Sie, Hans?" (Nice to meet you too. Where are you from, Hans?)
'''Person A:''' Schön, dich kennenzulernen, Max. Woher kommst du? (Nice to meet you, Max. Where are you from?)
* B: "Ich komme aus Berlin. Und Sie?" (I'm from Berlin. And you?)
'''Person B:''' Ich komme aus Deutschland. Und du? (I am from Germany. And you?)
* A: "Ich komme aus den USA, aber ich studiere hier in Deutschland." (I'm from the USA, but I'm studying here in Germany.)
'''Person A:''' Ich komme aus Kanada. Wie alt bist du? (I am from Canada. How old are you?)
'''Person B:''' Ich bin 25 Jahre alt. Und du? (I am 25 years old. And you?)
'''Person A:''' Ich bin 28 Jahre alt. Was studierst du oder was arbeitest du? (I am 28 years old. What do you study or what do you work as?)
'''Person B:''' Ich studiere Ingenieurwissenschaften. (I study engineering.)


Don't worry if you don't know all of the words in this conversation - we'll cover more vocabulary in the tables below:
As you can see from the dialogue, introducing yourself in German is quite straightforward. Start by stating your name, where you come from, your age, and your occupation if applicable. Remember to listen carefully to the other person's responses and ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.


{| class="wikitable"
== Asking for Personal Information ==
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ich heiße || eehk hahy-seh || I'm called
|-
| Ich komme aus || eehk koh-muh owss || I'm from
|-
| Ich bin || eehk been || I am
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| Ich studiere || eehk shtoo-dee-ruh || I'm studying
|-
| Ich arbeite bei || eehk ahr-bye-tuh by || I work at
|-
| Wie geht es Ihnen? || vee gayt ess een-en? || How are you? (formal)
|-
| Wie geht's? || vee gayts? || How are you? (informal)
|}


== Asking and Answering Personal Questions ==
In addition to introducing yourself, it is also important to know how to ask for personal information in German. This will allow you to get to know someone better and show interest in their background. Here are some useful phrases to ask for personal information:


Once you've introduced yourself, you might want to ask some personal questions to get to know the other person better. Here are some common questions you might encounter:
* Wie heißt du? (What is your name?)
* Woher kommst du? (Where are you from?)
* Wie alt bist du? (How old are you?)
* Was studierst du oder was arbeitest du? (What do you study or what do you work as?)


* "Woher kommen Sie?" - Where are you from?
Let's see these phrases in action:
* "Was studieren Sie?" - What are you studying?
* "Wo arbeiten Sie?" - Where do you work?
* "Haben Sie Kinder?" - Do you have children?
* "Was sind Ihre Hobbys?" - What are your hobbies?
* "Wie alt sind Sie?" - How old are you?


Remember to use the appropriate pronoun and verb form depending on the level of formality. Here are some example answers:
'''Person A:''' Hallo, wie heißt du? (Hello, what is your name?)
'''Person B:''' Ich heiße Anna. (My name is Anna.)
'''Person A:''' Schön, dich kennenzulernen, Anna. Woher kommst du? (Nice to meet you, Anna. Where are you from?)
'''Person B:''' Ich komme aus Österreich. (I am from Austria.)
'''Person A:''' Interessant! Wie alt bist du? (Interesting! How old are you?)
'''Person B:''' Ich bin 30 Jahre alt. Und du? (I am 30 years old. And you?)
'''Person A:''' Ich bin 27 Jahre alt. Was studierst du oder was arbeitest du? (I am 27 years old. What do you study or what do you work as?)
'''Person B:''' Ich studiere Medizin. (I study medicine.)


* "Ich komme aus Hamburg." (I'm from Hamburg.)
By asking these questions, you can learn more about the person you are talking to and find common interests or topics to discuss. Remember to be attentive and show genuine interest in their responses.
* "Ich studiere Informatik." (I'm studying computer science.)
* "Ich arbeite bei einer Bank." (I work at a bank.)
* "Ja, ich habe zwei Kinder." (Yes, I have two children.)
* "Meine Hobbys sind Sport und Lesen." (My hobbies are sports and reading.)
* "Ich bin 25 Jahre alt." (I'm 25 years old.)
 
{| class="wikitable"
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Woher kommen Sie? || voh-hair koh-muhn zee? || Where are you from?
|-
| Was studieren Sie? || vahs shtoo-dee-ruhn zee? || What are you studying?
|-
| Wo arbeiten Sie? || voh ahr-bye-tuhn zee? || Where do you work?
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| Haben Sie Kinder? || hah-behn zee keen-duhr? || Do you have children?
|-
| Was sind Ihre Hobbys? || vahs zint eeh-reh hoh-bees? || What are your hobbies?
|-
| Wie alt sind Sie? || vee alt zint zee? || How old are you?
|}


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


Congratulations - you've completed your first German introduction! Remember to practice your conversations with native speakers and keep building your vocabulary. In the next lesson, we'll learn more about definite and indefinite articles in German. Bis zum nächsten Mal!  
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in our "Complete 0 to A1 German Course". In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself in German and ask for personal information. You now know some basic greetings, how to provide information about yourself, and how to ask for personal information from others. These skills will be invaluable as you continue your German learning journey and start conversing with native speakers. Keep practicing and building upon what you have learned in this lesson. Bis bald! (See you soon!)


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==Sources==
* [https://www.germanpod101.com/blog/2019/06/20/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-german/ How to introduce yourself in German - A good place to start learning ...]
* [https://ling-app.com/german/introduce-yourself-in-german/ Introduce Yourself In German: 23+ Brilliant Phrases To Learn - Ling ...]
* [https://www.germanpod101.com/german-vocabulary-lists/10-lines-you-need-for-introducing-yourself 10 German Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself]
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Vehicles|Vehicles]] & [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Maps|Maps]].</span>
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* [https://www.germanpod101.com/blog/2019/06/20/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-german/ How to introduce yourself in German - A good place to start learning ...]
* [https://ling-app.com/german/introduce-yourself-in-german/ Introduce Yourself In German: 23+ Brilliant Phrases To Learn - Ling ...]
* [https://www.germanpod101.com/german-vocabulary-lists/10-lines-you-need-for-introducing-yourself 10 German Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself]


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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in our "Complete 0 to A1 German Course"! In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in German and ask for personal information. Being able to introduce yourself is an essential skill in any language, as it allows you to start conversations and make connections with new people. By the end of this lesson, you will have a basic understanding of German greetings, introductions, and how to ask for personal information. So, let's get started!

Greetings in German

Before we dive into introducing ourselves, let's start with some common German greetings. Greetings are an important part of everyday communication, and knowing how to greet someone properly will help you make a good first impression. Here are some common German greetings:

  • Hallo! (Hello!)
  • Guten Morgen! (Good morning!)
  • Guten Tag! (Good day!)
  • Guten Abend! (Good evening!)
  • Gute Nacht! (Good night!)
  • Servus! (Hi! - used in Bavaria and Austria)

When greeting someone in German, it is common to shake hands and make direct eye contact. Germans value politeness and respect, so it is important to use the appropriate greeting depending on the time of day. Now that you know some basic greetings, let's move on to introducing yourself!

Introducing Yourself

When introducing yourself in German, there are a few key phrases and expressions that you should know. These will help you provide basic information about yourself and initiate conversations. Let's take a look at some useful phrases:

  • Ich heiße [Name]. (My name is [Name].)
  • Ich komme aus [Country]. (I come from [Country].)
  • Ich bin [Age] Jahre alt. (I am [Age] years old.)
  • Ich studiere/arbeite als [Occupation]. (I study/work as [Occupation].)

Here's an example dialogue to illustrate how these phrases can be used:

Person A: Hallo, ich heiße Lisa. Wie heißt du? (Hello, my name is Lisa. What is your name?) Person B: Hallo, Lisa. Ich heiße Max. (Hello, Lisa. My name is Max.) Person A: Schön, dich kennenzulernen, Max. Woher kommst du? (Nice to meet you, Max. Where are you from?) Person B: Ich komme aus Deutschland. Und du? (I am from Germany. And you?) Person A: Ich komme aus Kanada. Wie alt bist du? (I am from Canada. How old are you?) Person B: Ich bin 25 Jahre alt. Und du? (I am 25 years old. And you?) Person A: Ich bin 28 Jahre alt. Was studierst du oder was arbeitest du? (I am 28 years old. What do you study or what do you work as?) Person B: Ich studiere Ingenieurwissenschaften. (I study engineering.)

As you can see from the dialogue, introducing yourself in German is quite straightforward. Start by stating your name, where you come from, your age, and your occupation if applicable. Remember to listen carefully to the other person's responses and ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.

Asking for Personal Information

In addition to introducing yourself, it is also important to know how to ask for personal information in German. This will allow you to get to know someone better and show interest in their background. Here are some useful phrases to ask for personal information:

  • Wie heißt du? (What is your name?)
  • Woher kommst du? (Where are you from?)
  • Wie alt bist du? (How old are you?)
  • Was studierst du oder was arbeitest du? (What do you study or what do you work as?)

Let's see these phrases in action:

Person A: Hallo, wie heißt du? (Hello, what is your name?) Person B: Ich heiße Anna. (My name is Anna.) Person A: Schön, dich kennenzulernen, Anna. Woher kommst du? (Nice to meet you, Anna. Where are you from?) Person B: Ich komme aus Österreich. (I am from Austria.) Person A: Interessant! Wie alt bist du? (Interesting! How old are you?) Person B: Ich bin 30 Jahre alt. Und du? (I am 30 years old. And you?) Person A: Ich bin 27 Jahre alt. Was studierst du oder was arbeitest du? (I am 27 years old. What do you study or what do you work as?) Person B: Ich studiere Medizin. (I study medicine.)

By asking these questions, you can learn more about the person you are talking to and find common interests or topics to discuss. Remember to be attentive and show genuine interest in their responses.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in our "Complete 0 to A1 German Course". In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself in German and ask for personal information. You now know some basic greetings, how to provide information about yourself, and how to ask for personal information from others. These skills will be invaluable as you continue your German learning journey and start conversing with native speakers. Keep practicing and building upon what you have learned in this lesson. Bis bald! (See you soon!)

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1


Basic Sentence Structures


Greetings and Introduction


Definite and Indefinite Articles


Numbers, Dates and Time


Verbs and Conjugation


Family and Friends


Prepositions


Food and Drinks


Germany and German-Speaking Countries


Pronouns and Possessives


Travel and Transportation


Modal Verbs


Shopping and Clothes


Music and Entertainment


Adjectives


Health and Body


Time and Temporal Prepositions

Videos

Introduce yourself in German (for absolute beginners) - YouTube

Introduce yourself in German | Super Easy German (1) - YouTube

Learn German - How to Introduce Yourself in German - YouTube

Learn German A1 | How to Introduce Yourself | German Vocabulary ...

How to Introduce Yourself In German in 30 Minutes - YouTube


Sources



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