Ich bin in Deutschland geboren
The English phrase "I was born in germany" is translated into German as Ich bin in Deutschland geboren.
This phrase is used to state that the country of your birth is Germany.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "I am in Germany born".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also use the passive voice Ich wurde in Deutschland geboren to express the same idea. In the phrase in Deutschland, the preposition in is used with the dative case to indicate the location of birth, which is why Deutschland remains in its standard form.
Did you know?
- The name Deutschland comes from the Old High German word diutisc, which originally meant 'of the people'. It was used to distinguish the language of the common people from the Latin used by the church and scholars.
- While you might use this phrase to state your birthplace, the word geboren can also describe your social lineage, such as being 'born into nobility'.
Examples in context
- Meine Eltern wissen das, denn ich bin in Deutschland geboren.My parents know that, because I was born in Germany.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are talking about their origins.
- MaximilianWo bist du eigentlich geboren?Where were you actually born?
- LauraIch bin in Deutschland geboren.I was born in Germany.
- MaximilianDas ist ja interessant!That is very interesting!
- LauraJa, aber ich bin schnell weggezogen.Yes, but I moved away quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deutschland, Ich, bin, geboren, ich, in, CC BY-SA 4.0.
