Vocabulary›A1›Greetings & Introductions›Hello and goodbye›my name is
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my name is

/maɪ neɪm ɪz/
Lesson: Hello and goodbye

You say this when you tell someone your name.

Use it when you meet someone or introduce yourself. Put your name after the phrase: “My name is Leo.”

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EXAMPLES
  • Hello, my name is Mia.
  • Good morning. my name is Mr. Lee.
  • Hi, my name is Sara, and I am new here.
SYNONYMS
I'm...I am...I'm called...
GRAMMAR
Fixed phrase · followed by a name
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
my name is AnnaHello, my name is...Hi, my name is...
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