heißen

A2 Verb

English Translation

to be called, to be named

What does „heißen" mean in English?

„heißen" is a German verb meaning "to be called, to be named" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Example Sentences

1

Ich heiße Charlotte Meier.

My name is Charlotte Meier.

2

Wie heißt das auf Deutsch?

How do you say that in German?

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

Ei — egg Ei — egg Ei — egg heiß — hot heiß — hot heiß — hot heißen — to be called heißen — to be called

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