Ich bin
I'm
Language note: Basic way to introduce yourself, followed by your name or occupation.
Culture note: In formal settings, Germans often include their last name: 'Ich bin Herr/Frau [Last Name]'.
Context: Introduce yourself again to jog their memory about your meeting.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[eekh]
I
A pronoun used to identify oneself.
Ich bin dankbar für das Karriere-Event.
I am grateful for the career event.
bin
[bin]
am
A conjugated form of the verb 'sein', used to describe the state of being.
Ich bin voller neuer Kontakte nach dem Event.
I am full of new contacts after the event.
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