Lesson No 5C-What’s Your Name? / My Name Is…
Introducing Yourself: “What’s Your Name?” and “My Name Is…”
Introducing yourself is one of the most basic and essential conversation starters in any language. Here are some useful phrases, vocabulary, and example dialogues to help you introduce yourself and ask for others’ names. Pronunciations in Devanagari script are provided for clarity.
Vocabulary for Introductions
- Name
- Pronunciation: नेम
- Meaning: The word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
- First Name
- Pronunciation: फर्स्ट नेम
- Meaning: Given name, the name that precedes the surname.
- Last Name (Surname)
- Pronunciation: लास्ट नेम (सरनेम)
- Meaning: Family name, the name that comes after the given name.
Phrases for Introducing Yourself
- What’s your name?
- Pronunciation: व्हाट्स योर नेम?
- Meaning: Asking someone their name.
- My name is [Your Name].
- Pronunciation: माई नेम इज़ [Your Name].
- Meaning: Telling someone your name.
- Nice to meet you.
- Pronunciation: नाइस टू मीट यू.
- Meaning: A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.
- May I know your name?
- Pronunciation: मे आय नो योर नेम?
- Meaning: A polite way to ask for someone’s name.
- Hi, I’m [Your Name].
- Pronunciation: हाय, आय’म [Your Name].
- Meaning: Introducing yourself promptly.
- Hello, my name is [Your Name]. What’s yours?
- Pronunciation: हेलो, माई नेम इज़ [Your Name]. व्हाट्स यॉर्स?
- Meaning: Introducing yourself and then asking for the other person’s name.
Example Dialogues
Dialogue 1: Simple Introduction
Person A: What’s your name?
- Pronunciation: व्हाट्स योर नेम?
- Meaning: Asking someone their name.
Person B: My name is Sarah. What’s yours?
- Pronunciation: माई नेम इज़ सारा. व्हाट्स यॉर्स?
- Meaning: Telling their name and then asking for Person A’s name.
Person A: My name is John. Nice to meet you.
- Pronunciation: माई नेम इज़ जॉन. नाइस टू मीट यू.
- Meaning: Telling their name and expressing pleasure in meeting Person B.
Person B: Nice to meet you too, John.
- Pronunciation: नाइस टू मीट यू टू, जॉन.
- Meaning: Expressing mutual pleasure in meeting.
Dialogue 2: Polite Introduction
Person A: Hello, my name is Raj. May I know your name?
- Pronunciation: हेलो, माई नेम इज़ राज. मे आय नो योर नेम?
- Meaning: Introducing oneself and politely asking for the other person’s name.
Person B: Hi Raj, I’m Priya. Nice to meet you.
- Pronunciation: हाय राज, आय’म प्रिया. नाइस टू मीट यू.
- Meaning: Telling their name and expressing pleasure in meeting.
Person A: Nice to meet you too, Priya.
- Pronunciation: नाइस टू मीट यू टू, प्रिया.
- Meaning: Expressing mutual pleasure in meeting.
Dialogue 3: Adding More Detail
Person A: Hi, I’m Emily. What’s your name?
- Pronunciation: हाय, आय’म एमिली. व्हाट्स योर नेम?
- Meaning: Introducing oneself and asking for the other person’s name.
Person B: Hello Emily, my name is David. What do you do for a living?
- Pronunciation: हेलो एमिली, माई नेम इज़ डेविड. व्हाट डू यू डू फॉर अ लिविंग?
- Meaning: Introducing oneself and then asking about Emily’s occupation.
Person A: I am a teacher. It’s nice to meet you, David.
- Pronunciation: आय ऐम अ टीचर. इट्स नाइस टू मीट यू, डेविड.
- Meaning: Responding to the question and expressing pleasure in meeting.
Person B: Nice to meet you too, Emily.
- Pronunciation: नाइस टू मीट यू टू, एमिली.
- Meaning: Expressing mutual pleasure in meeting.
Tips for Introductions
- Speak Clearly: Pronounce each word clearly to ensure understanding.
- Maintain Eye Contact: This shows confidence and respect.
- Smile: A friendly smile makes introductions warmer and more inviting.
- Be Polite: Use polite phrases like “Nice to meet you” to show respect.
- Ask Questions: Engage the other person by asking for their name and details about them.
By practicing these phrases and dialogues, you will become more comfortable and confident when introducing yourself and remembering others’ names. Happy meeting new people!
