What are common German expressions for introducing yourself

Common German expressions for introducing yourself typically include straightforward phrases that cover your name, origin, and sometimes your occupation or purpose. Here are some common expressions:

• „Ich heiße …“ — “My name is …”
• „Mein Name ist …“ — “My name is …”
• „Ich bin …“ — “I am …”
• „Ich komme aus …“ — “I come from …”
• „Ich wohne in …“ — “I live in …”
• „Ich arbeite als …“ — “I work as …”
• „Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.“ — “Nice to meet you.”
• „Schön, Sie kennenzulernen.“ — (formal) “Nice to meet you.”

These are often used in social or professional settings to start conversations and establish basic personal information. In casual contexts, people might simply say their name and a greeting such as „Hallo, ich bin …“ (“Hello, I am …”) or just „Hallo“ (“Hello”).

These expressions form the foundation for self-introductions in German and are widely understood and used. ¹

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