How to Say “I Am a Boy” in German

ich bin ein Junge
The English phrase "I am a boy" is translated into German as ich bin ein Junge.
This phrase is used by a male child to state his identity.

Did you know?

  • The German word bin has a strange history because it combines two different ancient roots for the verb 'to be'.
  • While Junge is the standard term today, the word Knabe was historically the more formal way to refer to a boy.

Examples in context

  • Ich bin ein Junge.
    I am a boy.
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  • Ja, ich bin ein Junge.
    Yes, I am a boy.

Example conversation

A teacher is asking a child to identify himself in a classroom.

  1. Sarah

    Bist du ein Mädchen?
    Are you a girl?
  2. Lukas

    Nein, ich bin ein Junge.
    No, I am a boy.
  3. Sarah

    Wie heißt du, kleiner Junge?
    What is your name, little boy?
  4. Lukas

    Ich heiße Lukas.
    My name is Lukas.

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