German Phrase
Hi, hier ist Emily.
Meaning
The speaker greets the listener with an informal "Hi" and then introduces herself, saying "Here is Emily" or "I'm Emily" in a friendly, casual tone.
When to use
Use this phrase when you meet new people in a relaxed setting, such as a social gathering, a video call, or when you want to announce your presence in a group chat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hi,hieristEmily.
Hi (Greeting)
An informal English greeting that is commonly used in German conversation, especially among friends or in casual settings.
hier (here)
Adverb indicating location; used to point out that the speaker is present in the current place.
ist (is)
Third‑person singular present of the verb "sein" (to be). It links the subject (Emily) with the location adverb.
Emily (proper name)
A personal name; proper nouns are not declined in German.
Punctuation
A comma after "Hi" separates the greeting from the introduction; the period ends the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Hi, hier ist Emily.
Hi, it's Emily.
Hallo Emily, schön dich zu sehen!
Hello Emily, nice to see you!
✕Common Mistakes
Hi, hier sind Emily.
Do not use "sind" because the subject is a single person (Emily).
Hi, hier bin Emily.
If you want to say "I am Emily", use "ich bin" instead of "hier ist".
Hi, hier ist Emily,,
Avoid adding an extra comma after "Emily"; the period already ends the sentence.
↔Alternatives
Hallo, ich bin Emily.
Hello, I am Emily.
Hey, hier kommt Emily.
Hey, here comes Emily.
Hi, ich heiße Emily.
Hi, my name is Emily.
Cultural Tip
In German, using "Hi" is perfectly acceptable among peers, but in more formal contexts you would use "Guten Tag" or "Hallo". Introducing yourself with "hier ist …" is common when you want to draw attention to your arrival, especially in group settings or on video calls.