mijn naam
/mɛi̯n naːm/word by word
The English phrase "my name" is translated into Dutch as mijn naam.
mijn naam is used to refer to the name that belongs to the person speaking.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive pronoun mijn (my) does not change based on the gender or number of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɛi̯n naːm/
Did you know?
- The word mijn can also refer to the act of bidding at a traditional Dutch auction, where participants shout mijn to signal they want to buy an item.
- The word naam is used in the Dutch expression een naam maken, which means to build a reputation or become famous, rather than literally creating a name.
- In a completely different context, the word mijn can refer to an 'ore' or a 'mine', such as a coal mine, rather than the possessive 'my'.
Examples in context
- Mijn naam is Tom.My name is Tom.This sentence is useful for stating your name using mijn naam.Tatoeba #4759137 by Raizin, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- Mijn naam is Shu.My name is Shu.Tatoeba #9092195 by Micsmithel, translation #1460042 by piksea
- Weet u mijn naam?Do you know my name?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows your name using mijn naam.Tatoeba #13034234 by MarijnKp, translation #1453949 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Lucas and Julia meet at a social event.
- LucasHoi, mijn naam is Lucas.Hi, my name is Lucas.
- JuliaAangenaam kennis te maken, Lucas. Ik ben Julia.Nice to meet you, Lucas. I am Julia.
- LucasHoe spel je jouw naam?How do you spell your name?
- JuliaHet is J-U-L-I-A.It is J-U-L-I-A.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mijn, naam) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mijn, naam, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
