English–German

“be called” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯sən/

Example

Ich heiße Maria.

My name is Maria.

Illustration for heißen (be called)

How to say “be called” in German

“Be called” in German is heißen.

A spoken label links a person to a name, or a word to what it signifies.

Full entry for heißen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with heißen

Er heißt Thomas.

He is called Thomas.

Tips for using heißen

  • In Wie heißt du? and Wie heißen Sie?, the verb asks for a name, while Was heißt das? asks for a meaning.

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