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Exchanging Names in Italian

Learn how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Italian. This deck covers the essential phrases for exchanging names both informally and formally.

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9 Cards
Lesson#1
Let's learn how to exchange names in Italian. The most common way to state your name is with the phrase 'mi chiamo', which literally means 'I call myself'. For example, to say 'My name is Marco', you would say 'Mi chiamo Marco'.
Quiz#2
How would you say 'My name is Sofia' in Italian, using the phrase 'mi chiamo'?

Mi chiamo Sofia.

Lesson#3
Another way to give your name is by using the verb 'essere', meaning 'to be'. You can simply say 'Sono' followed by your name. For example, 'Sono Giulia' means 'I am Giulia'. This is a bit more direct than 'mi chiamo'.
Quiz#4
How would you introduce yourself as David in Italian, using the phrase for 'I am'?

Sono David.

Quiz#5
You're introducing yourself as Maria. Using the most common phrasing, how do you say 'My name is Maria' in Italian?

Mi chiamo Maria.

Lesson#6
To ask someone their name informally, for instance a friend or someone your own age, you use the question 'Come ti chiami?'. This literally translates to 'How do you call yourself?'.

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