Bedeutung
Introducing yourself by name.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Using the patronymic (father's name) is common in formal settings. The impersonal 'they call me' is common across many Slavic languages. In youth culture, people often drop the 'Меня зовут' and just say their name.
Don't overthink it
It's the only way to introduce yourself. Don't look for alternatives.
Patronymics
If you are in a formal setting, learn your Russian friend's patronymic.
Bedeutung
Introducing yourself by name.
Don't overthink it
It's the only way to introduce yourself. Don't look for alternatives.
Patronymics
If you are in a formal setting, learn your Russian friend's patronymic.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
____ зовут Анна.
The accusative case 'Меня' is required for this construction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 Aufgaben____ зовут Анна.
The accusative case 'Меня' is required for this construction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, you can say 'Меня зовут Иван Иванов'.
It is neutral and works everywhere.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Очень приятно
builds onNice to meet you
Как вас зовут?
contrastWhat is your name?