A1 Expression Formal

Wie heißen Sie?

What is your name? (formal)

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Meaning

A formal question to ask someone for their name.

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Cultural Background

The 'Sie' form is used until someone explicitly offers 'Du'. Titles are often added to names in formal settings.

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Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Sie' to show respect.

Meaning

A formal question to ask someone for their name.

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Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Sie' to show respect.

Test Yourself

Select the correct form.

Which is the formal way to ask for a name?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wie heißen Sie?

Sie is the formal pronoun.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct form. Choose A1

Which is the formal way to ask for a name?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Wie heißen Sie?

Sie is the formal pronoun.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Related Phrases

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Wie ist Ihr Name?

synonym

What is your name?

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