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German Phrase

Hier ist meine Visitenkarte.

/hiːɐ̯ ɪst ˈmaɪ̯.nə ˈviːzɪtn̩ˌkaʁ.tə/
Meaning"Here is my business card."
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Meaning

Literally ‘Here is my business card.’ The speaker is presenting or handing over their Visitenkarte to the listener, usually in a professional or networking context.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to give someone your business card during a meeting, conference, or any networking situation. It works both in formal business settings and in more casual introductions where contact details are exchanged.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HieristmeineVisitenkarte.

1

Hier (adverb)

‘Hier’ means ‘here’ and is used to point to something that is physically present.

2

ist (sein, 3rd person singular)

The verb ‘sein’ (to be) is conjugated as ‘ist’ for third‑person singular subjects.

3

meine (possessive adjective)

‘meine’ agrees with the feminine noun ‘Visitenkarte’ in gender, number and case (nominative).

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Visitenkarte (feminine noun)

‘Visitenkarte’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘business card’; in the nominative it ends with –e.

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Word order (V2)

German main clauses have the verb in second position; an adverb can occupy the first slot, pushing the subject after the verb.

🗨In Conversation

A

Könnten Sie mir Ihre Kontaktdaten geben?

Could you give me your contact details?

Hier ist meine Visitenkarte.

Here is my business card.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hier ist mein Visitenkarte.

    ‘Visitenkarte’ is feminine, so the possessive must be ‘meine’, not ‘mein’.

  • Hier sind meine Visitenkarte.

    The subject is singular; the verb must be ‘ist’, not ‘sind’.

  • Hier ist meine Visitenkarte, aber ich habe sie nicht.

    When you want to point to a card that is not physically present, you would use ‘Das ist…’ instead of ‘Hier ist…’.

↔Alternatives

  • Das ist meine Visitenkarte.

    That is my business card.

  • Ich gebe Ihnen meine Visitenkarte.

    I’ll give you my business card.

  • Bitte nehmen Sie meine Visitenkarte.

    Please take my business card.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking business culture, exchanging Visitenkarten is a formal ritual. Present the card with both hands, the front side facing the recipient, and take a moment to look at the card you receive. This shows respect and signals that you value the new contact.