Kann ich Ihren Namen haben
Can I have your name
Language note: Note the polite request form, with 'Ihren' (your).
Culture note: Names are usually last names; be prepared to offer it.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Kann
[kahn]
can
Indicates the ability or possibility to do something.
Kann ich helfen?
Can I help?
ich
[ikh]
I
Refers to the speaker themselves.
Ich bin hier.
I am here.
Ihren
[EER-en]
your
Denotes ownership or relation to someone.
Ist das Ihr Tisch?
Is that your table?
Namen
[NAH-men]
name
A word by which a person is known or identified.
Mein Name ist Anna.
My name is Anna.
haben
[HAH-ben]
have
To possess or own something.
Ich habe eine Frage.
I have a question.
Phrase Parts
Kann
Can
Used to ask for permission or ability.
Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Can I help you?
ich
I
The first-person singular pronoun.
Ich gehe ins Büro.
I am going to the office.
Ihren Namen
your name
Refers to the name of the person being addressed.
Wie lautet Ihr Name?
What is your name?
haben
have
Used here to mean getting or receiving information.
Darf ich Ihre Telefonnummer haben?
May I have your phone number?
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