Name
name
A masculine noun (der Name) — a weak noun (n-Deklination): den Namen, dem Namen, des Namens. 'Wie ist Ihr Name?' is the formal way to ask someone's name.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Name | die Namen | /ˈnaːmə/ |
Example Sentences
Wie ist dein Name?
What is your name?
Mein Name ist Müller.
My name is Müller.
Ich kann mir den Namen nicht merken.
I can't remember the name.
Compound Words
Vorname (der) — first name
Nachname (der) — surname
Common Mistakes
Forgetting n-Deklination: 'Ich kenne den Name'
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