Self-Introduction
Learning to introduce yourself is one of the most essential skills when starting to learn German. This guide covers the basic structure of introducing yourself, including your name, origin, occupation, and hobbies.
Sample Introduction
English
Hello, my name is Sophia. I'm from Australia. I'm a student. My hobbies are traveling and reading books. Thank you!
German
Hallo, mein Name ist Sophia. Ich komme aus Australien. Ich bin Student. Meine Hobbys sind Reisen und Bücher lesen. Vielen Dank!
Key Introduction Phrases
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Mein Name ist... | My name is... |
| Ich komme aus... | I come from... |
| Ich bin... | I am... |
| Meine Hobbys sind... | My hobbies are... |
| Vielen Dank! | Thank you very much! |
Common Hobbies (Hobbys)
Sports and Physical Activities
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Fußball spielen | Playing football/soccer |
| Schwimmen | Swimming |
| Laufen | Running |
| Radfahren | Cycling |
| Tennis spielen | Playing tennis |
| Basketball spielen | Playing basketball |
| Joggen | Jogging |
| Fitnessstudio | Going to the gym |
Creative Activities
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Malen | Painting |
| Fotografieren | Photography |
| Musik hören | Listening to music |
| Gitarre spielen | Playing guitar |
| Singen | Singing |
| Tanzen | Dancing |
| Zeichnen | Drawing |
| Schreiben | Writing |
Indoor Activities
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Lesen | Reading |
| Filme schauen | Watching movies |
| Kochen | Cooking |
| Schach spielen | Playing chess |
| Computerspiele spielen | Playing computer games |
| Backen | Baking |
| Fernsehen | Watching TV |
| Nähen | Sewing |
Outdoor Activities
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Reisen | Traveling |
| Wandern | Hiking |
| Gärtnern | Gardening |
| Spazieren gehen | Walking |
| Campen | Camping |
| Angeln | Fishing |
| Skifahren | Skiing |
| Fahrrad fahren | Biking |
Social Activities
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Freunde treffen | Meeting friends |
| Ins Kino gehen | Going to the cinema |
| Ins Restaurant gehen | Going to restaurants |
| Shoppen | Shopping |
| Partys besuchen | Attending parties |
| Konzerte besuchen | Attending concerts |
| Ins Theater gehen | Going to the theater |
| Café besuchen | Visiting cafés |
Learning Activities
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Sprachen lernen | Learning languages |
| Bücher lesen | Reading books |
| Podcasts hören | Listening to podcasts |
| Kurse besuchen | Taking courses |
| Studieren | Studying |
| Dokumentationen schauen | Watching documentaries |
| Online lernen | Learning online |
| Workshops besuchen | Attending workshops |
Collections and Hobbies
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Briefmarken sammeln | Collecting stamps |
| Münzen sammeln | Collecting coins |
| Modellbau | Model building |
| Puzzle lösen | Solving puzzles |
| Vintage sammeln | Collecting vintage items |
| Bücher sammeln | Collecting books |
| Spielzeug sammeln | Collecting toys |
| Karten sammeln | Collecting cards |
Grammar Notes
Talking About Hobbies
Structure: Mein Hobby ist + infinitive verb OR Ich + conjugated verb + gern
Examples:
- Mein Hobby ist Lesen. (My hobby is reading.)
- Ich lese gern. (I like to read.)
- Meine Hobbys sind Reisen und Schwimmen. (My hobbies are traveling and swimming.)
Countries and Nationalities
| Country (German) | English | Nationality (German) |
|---|---|---|
| Deutschland | Germany | deutsch |
| Australien | Australia | australisch |
| Amerika | America | amerikanisch |
| England | England | englisch |
| Frankreich | France | französisch |
| Spanien | Spain | spanisch |