Ich heiße...
My name is...
Language note: 'Heiße' comes from the verb 'heißen', which means 'to be called'.
Culture note: Introductions in Germany can be formal, with surnames initially used.
Context: You introduce yourself to the person.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[eech]
I
Refers to oneself, the speaker.
Ich spiele gern Tennis.
I like playing tennis.
heiße
[hys-uh]
am called
Used to introduce oneself by name.
Ich heiße Anna.
I am called Anna.
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