German Phrase
Meine Nummer ist 555-9876.
Meaning
This sentence simply tells someone what your telephone number is. It is a direct, factual statement used when you want to share contact information.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are introducing yourself, exchanging contact details, or responding to a request like “Wie kann ich dich erreichen?” It works in both informal and semi‑formal contexts, though in very formal settings you might add a polite preface.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MeineNummerist555-9876.
Possessive Pronoun
"Meine" is the feminine singular form of the possessive pronoun "mein", agreeing with the noun "Nummer" (feminine).
Noun Gender
"Nummer" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die" and the possessive ending "-e".
Verb "sein"
"ist" is the 3rd‑person singular present form of "sein" and matches the singular subject "Nummer".
Numbers in German
When reciting a phone number, each digit is spoken separately (e.g., "fünf fünf fünf").
Punctuation
The period at the end marks a complete statement; it is not spoken.
🗨In Conversation
Wie kann ich dich erreichen?
How can I reach you?
Meine Nummer ist 555-9876.
My number is 555-9876.
✕Common Mistakes
Mein Nummer ist 555-9876.
The possessive must agree with the feminine noun "Nummer", so it should be "meine".
Meine Nummer sind 555-9876.
"Nummer" is singular, therefore the verb must be "ist", not "sind".
Meine die Nummer ist 555-9876.
When using a possessive pronoun you omit the article; saying "die Nummer" together with "meine" is redundant.
↔Alternatives
Du kannst mich unter 555-9876 erreichen.
You can reach me at 555-9876.
Meine Telefonnummer lautet 555-9876.
My telephone number is 555-9876.
Hier ist meine Nummer: 555-9876.
Here is my number: 555-9876.
Cultural Tip
In Germany it is common to say "unter" (under) or "lautet" (reads) when giving a phone number. If you are sharing a mobile number, you usually include the leading zero of the area code (e.g., 0155‑9876). Also, Germans tend to be cautious about sharing personal numbers with strangers, so it’s polite to ask if the other person really needs it.