What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition über (meaning about or over) and the accusative pronoun mich (meaning me).
Which one should you use?
While über mich is the standard way to refer to the concept, you should use the capitalized version Über mich when writing it as a formal title or heading.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, the preposition über requires the accusative case to mean 'about', which is why the pronoun mich is used instead of mir.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈyːbɐ mɪç/
When do people say it?
When introducing yourself, the level of formality dictates your phrasing. In formal settings, you might say Erlauben Sie mir, mich vorzustellen. (Allow me to introduce myself.), whereas in informal settings you could say Ich will mich mal vorstellen. (I want to introduce myself.). Among friends, it is common to use the playful opening Na, wo soll ich anfangen? (Well, where should I start?).
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Examples in context
- Was weiß Tom über mich?What does Tom know about me?This sentence shows how to ask what someone knows regarding the phrase über mich.Tatoeba #6641560 by Felixjp, translation #3415291 by CK
- Was weißt du über mich?What do you know about me?This sentence demonstrates a question about what someone knows regarding the phrase über mich.Tatoeba #8335045 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2569261 by Hybrid
- Sprechen die über mich?Are they talking about me?This sentence illustrates asking if people are talking regarding the phrase über mich.Tatoeba #12287620 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3920677 by CH
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a new personal blog online.
- JuliaSchau mal, hier ist der Bereich über mich.Look, here is the section about me.
- FelixDer Text über dich ist wirklich sehr gut.The text about you is really very good.
- JuliaDanke, ich wollte viel über mich erzählen.Thanks, I wanted to tell a lot about myself.
- FelixDu hast alles sehr interessant geschrieben.You wrote everything very interestingly.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (über, mich) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mich, über, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
