Ich bin hier
In German, "I am here" is said as Ich bin hier.
This phrase is used to announce your presence or to state your specific location in a particular place.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Ich (I), bin (am) and hier (here).
Which one should you use?
While Ich bin hier emphasizes a specific location, Ich bin da is more commonly used to mean "I have arrived" or "I am present," such as during a roll call.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Berlin and northern Germany, you may hear the dialectal variation Ick bin hier. to mean "I am here."
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb bin is the first-person singular present indicative form of sein (to be).
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Ich bin hier. Ich hörte, wie du mich riefst.I am here. I heard you calling me.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Ich bin hier when responding to someone calling you.Tatoeba #10258595 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10257147 by AfricanQuant
- Ich bin hier.I am here.This sentence is useful for a simple statement of presence using Ich bin hier.Tatoeba #2323643 by pne, translation #2778806 by CK
- Ich bin hier, in der Mitte des Zimmers.I am here, in the middle of the room.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are looking for each other at a crowded park.
- LukasLaura, kannst du mich sehen?Laura, can you see me?
- LauraJa, ich sehe dich! Ich bin hier bei der Bank.Yes, I see you! I am here by the bench.
- LukasGut, ich komme jetzt zu dir.Good, I am coming to you now.
- LauraIch bin hier und warte auf dich.I am here and waiting for you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ich, bin, hier, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
