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Getting to Know People in German (Kennenlernen)
Meeting new people is one of the most useful beginner topics. In German, you can be polite, friendly, and clear with a few core phrases. This lesson gives you the most common questions and answers used in real conversations.
Say Hello & Introduce Yourself
- Hallo! / Guten Tag!
- Ich heiΓe β¦ (My name is β¦)
- Ich bin β¦ (I am β¦)
- Freut mich! (Nice to meet you!)
Ask Basic Questions
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Wie heiΓt du? | Whatβs your name? (informal) |
| Wie heiΓen Sie? | Whatβs your name? (formal) |
| Woher kommst du? | Where are you from? |
| Wo wohnen Sie? | Where do you live? |
| Was machst du beruflich? | What do you do for work? |
Useful Answer Patterns
- Ich komme aus β¦ (I come from β¦)
- Ich wohne in β¦ (I live in β¦)
- Ich bin Student / Ich arbeite als β¦ (I am a student / I work as β¦)
Mini Dialogue
A: Guten Tag! Wie heiΓen Sie?
B: Ich heiΓe Samir. Und Sie?
A: Ich heiΓe Anna. Freut mich!
B: Freut mich auch!
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