Ich heiße...
My name is...
Language note: Common way to introduce yourself.
Culture note: In Germany, it's important to state your name clearly.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Ich heiße Maria.
I am called Maria.
heiße
[high-suh]
Am called
Used to say what your name is.
Ich heiße Thomas.
I am called Thomas.
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