Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself
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 are some phrases to talk about your age:
| Catalan | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Tinc 20 anys. | TEENK VINTS-un AHN-yus | I am 20 years old. |
| Tinc 30 anys. | TEENK TRAYN-tah AHNS | I am 30 years old. |
| Tinc 40 anys. | TEENK KWAH-rahnt-ah AHNS | I am 40 years old. |
| Tinc 50 anys. | TEENK SEEN-kwahn-tah AHNS | I am 50 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.