Ich bin
I'm
Language note: Use it to state your name, profession, or nationality.
Culture note: Germans appreciate direct and straightforward communication.
Context: The person tells you their name.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
The pronoun 'Ich' means 'I' in English, used for the speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich bin froh, hier zu sein.
I am happy to be here.
bin
[bin]
am
'Bin' is a form of the verb 'sein', which means 'to be'. It is used in the first person singular.
Heute bin ich bereit, Spaß zu haben.
Today, I am ready to have fun.
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