CEFR A1 · Job applications and interviews

my name is

/maɪ neɪm ɪz/ Headword: my 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)

Synonyms & Antonyms

This phrase is used to introduce yourself and state what you are called.

Synonyms

I am I'm called

Antonyms

None available

Translations

my name is in your language

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عربي

تُستخدم هذه العبارة لتقديم نفسك وذكر اسمك.

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اردو

یہ جملہ اپنا نام بتانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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हिंदी

यह वाक्यांश अपना नाम बताने के लिए उपयोग होता है।

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中文

这个短语用来介绍自己并说出你的名字。

Easy Explanation

You use this to tell people your name. It's how you introduce yourself. It means 'I am called'.

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Memory TipIt's the first thing you learn when introducing yourself.

Contextual Examples

Hello, my name is (I am called) Sarah, and I'm happy to meet you.

When you introduce yourself, you can say, "My name is (I am) John."

The teacher asked, "What is your name?" and the child replied, "My name is (I am called) Lily."

Pronunciation & Context