How to Introduce Yourself in German

The most common German phrases to introduce yourself are “Ich komme aus Kanada.” (I am from Canada.), “Ich bin Student.” (I am a student.), “Ich spreche Englisch.” (I speak English.), “Ich bin fünfundzwanzig Jahre alt.” (I am twenty-five years old.), “Das ist mein Freund.” (This is my friend.) and “Ich bin Tourist.” (I am a tourist.). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

30 phrases · 6 situations · #36–65 of 333 · Updated

Where you are from

Your country, your city, and how long you have lived there.

  1. #37 Ich komme aus Kanada. I am from Canada.
  2. #38 Ich wohne in Tokio. I live in Tokyo.
  3. #55 Woher kommst du? Where are you from?
  4. #56 Ich bin Amerikaner. I am American.
  5. #60 Wohnst du hier? Do you live here?
  6. #61 Ich wohne in der Nähe. I live nearby.
  7. #62 Ich bin seit zwei Jahren hier. I have been here for two years.
  8. #64 Wie ist deine Adresse? What is your address?

Your work and studies

What you do, and how to ask someone else.

  1. #36 Ich bin Student. I am a student.
  2. #50 Ich arbeite als Lehrer. I work as a teacher.
  3. #57 Was machst du beruflich? What do you do?
  4. #58 Ich bin Arzt. I am a doctor.
  5. #59 Ich bin Ingenieur. I am an engineer.

Languages you speak

Say what you speak, how well, and what you are learning.

  1. #39 Ich spreche Englisch. I speak English.
  2. #40 Ich spreche ein bisschen Spanisch. I speak a little Spanish.
  3. #41 Ich spreche nicht gut Französisch. I don't speak French well.
  4. #51 Ich lerne Japanisch. I am learning Japanese.

Age and family

Your age, whether you are married, and who is in your family.

  1. #42 Ich bin fünfundzwanzig Jahre alt. I am twenty-five years old.
  2. #43 Ich bin verheiratet. I am married.
  3. #44 Ich bin Single. I am single.
  4. #45 Ich habe zwei Kinder. I have two children.
  5. #46 Ich habe einen Bruder und eine Schwester. I have a brother and a sister.
  6. #63 Das ist meine Familie. This is my family.

Introducing other people

This is my… for anyone you are with.

  1. #47 Das ist mein Freund. This is my friend.
  2. #48 Das ist meine Frau. This is my wife.
  3. #49 Das ist mein Mann. This is my husband.

Why you are here

On holiday, for work, or looking for somewhere to stay.

  1. #52 Ich bin Tourist. I am a tourist.
  2. #53 Ich bin im Urlaub hier. I am here on vacation.
  3. #54 Ich bin beruflich hier. I am here for work.
  4. #65 Ich suche ein Hotel. I am looking for a hotel.

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What are the most common German phrases to introduce yourself?

The most common German phrases to introduce yourself are “Ich komme aus Kanada.” (I am from Canada.), “Ich bin Student.” (I am a student.), “Ich spreche Englisch.” (I speak English.), “Ich bin fünfundzwanzig Jahre alt.” (I am twenty-five years old.), “Das ist mein Freund.” (This is my friend.) and “Ich bin Tourist.” (I am a tourist.). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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