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German A1 Lesson 1: Basic Greetings & How to Introduce Yourself

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Basic German Greetings & How to Introduce Yourself

Deutsch lernen — Grüßen und sich vorstellen

Greetings are the first bridge between two people, and in German-speaking countries they carry real cultural weight. Getting the formal/informal choice right shows respect and social awareness from your very first word.

Common German Greetings

German PhrasePronunciationEnglish Meaning
HalloHAH-lohHello (informal)
Guten TagGOO-ten TAHKGood day / Hello (formal)
Guten AbendGOO-ten AH-bentGood evening
TschüsschewsBye (informal)
Auf Wiedersehenowf VEE-der-zaynGoodbye (formal)

How to Introduce Yourself

Ich heiße … My name is …
Ich komme aus … I come from …
Ich wohne in … I live in …

Example Conversation

Anna Hallo! Wie heißt du? Hello! What is your name?
Ben Ich heiße Ben. Und du? My name is Ben. And you?

Practice Exercise

  1. _______! Wie geht's? (Hello!)
    Show answer
    Hallo
  2. Ich _______ Sarah. (My name is …)
    Show answer
    heiße
  3. Ich komme _______ Frankreich. (from)
    Show answer
    aus
Tip: Practice these phrases out loud daily — speaking, not just reading, is what makes them stick.

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