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How to say “What is your name?” in German
The German for “What is your name?”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Wie heißt du?
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Wie heißt du?
What is your name?
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German words and phrases that go with it
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- Hello, how are you?Hallo, wie geht es dir?
- I am fine, thank you.Mir geht es gut, danke.
- My name is Anna.Ich heiße Anna.
- Nice to meet you.Freut mich.
- Where are you from?Woher kommst du?
- I am from the United States.Ich komme aus den USA.
- Do you speak English?Sprichst du Englisch?
- I do not understand.Ich verstehe nicht.
- Can you repeat that, please?Kannst du das bitte wiederholen?
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“What is your name?” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak German guides. Browse every German word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “What is your name?” in German?
“What is your name?” in German is “Wie heißt du?”.
What does “Wie heißt du?” mean in English?
“Wie heißt du?” is German for “What is your name?”.
How do I remember “Wie heißt du?”?
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