Bedeutung
Stating one's own name in response to an inquiry.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Brazil, people often use 'Meu nome é' followed by a nickname if they have one. It is very common to be informal quickly. In Portugal, introductions can be slightly more formal. Using 'Meu nome é' is standard, but you might also hear 'Chamo-me'. In a business setting, it is common to state your full name to ensure clarity.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. 'Meu nome é' is the most natural way to start.
Watch the gender
Always use 'Meu' (masculine) because 'nome' is masculine.
Bedeutung
Stating one's own name in response to an inquiry.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. 'Meu nome é' is the most natural way to start.
Watch the gender
Always use 'Meu' (masculine) because 'nome' is masculine.
Add a smile
A smile is part of the grammar of a good introduction in Portuguese.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
___ nome é Ana.
'Nome' is masculine, so it takes 'Meu'.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct introduction.
This follows the standard possessive + noun + verb structure.
Match the name to the phrase.
Match the correct form.
All are correct, but 'Meu nome é' is the target phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Olá! B: Olá, ___.
This is a logical response to an introduction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben___ nome é Ana.
'Nome' is masculine, so it takes 'Meu'.
Choose the correct introduction.
This follows the standard possessive + noun + verb structure.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All are correct, but 'Meu nome é' is the target phrase.
A: Olá! B: Olá, ___.
This is a logical response to an introduction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenYes, it is perfectly professional and clear.
The phrase is the same, but the pronunciation of 'nome' varies slightly.
Because 'nome' is a masculine noun.
Only if you are in a formal setting like a bank or office.
People will understand, but it sounds like broken Portuguese.
No, that would be 'O nome dele/dela é...'.
It's a bit abrupt. 'Meu nome é...' is much better.
Just say '...e o seu?' (and yours?).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Eu sou...
similarI am...
Muito prazer
builds onNice to meet you
Como você se chama?
contrastWhat is your name?
