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German Phrase

Ich bin David von Acme Corp.

/ɪç bɪn ˈdaːvɪt fɔn ˈakme kɔrp/
Meaning"I am David from Acme Corp."
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Meaning

The sentence means “I am David from Acme Corp.” It is a straightforward self‑introduction that includes both the speaker’s name and the company they represent.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you meet business contacts, join a video conference, or introduce yourself at a networking event. It works in both formal and informal settings, though you may add a polite title (Herr/Frau) in very formal contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchbinDavidvonAcmeCorp.

1

Personal Pronoun (Ich)

Ich means 'I' and is the first‑person singular subject pronoun in German.

2

Verb 'sein' (bin)

Bin is the 1st‑person singular present form of sein (to be). It is used for identity, profession, and origin.

3

Name Introduction

When stating your name, German uses the pattern 'Ich bin + Name' without a definite article.

4

Preposition 'von'

'Von' means 'from' or 'of' and is used to indicate the company or organization you belong to.

5

Company Names

Company names are treated as proper nouns; they do not change case after 'von'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Guten Tag, ich bin David von Acme Corp.

Good day, I am David from Acme Corp.

Freut mich, David. Ich bin Anna von Beta Solutions.

Nice to meet you, David. I am Anna from Beta Solutions.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich bin der David von Acme Corp.

    The definite article 'der' is not used when stating your name.

  • von der Acme Corp.

    If the company name is an English proper noun, keep it unchanged; do not translate or add a German article.

  • Ich bin David aus Acme Corp.

    'Aus' means 'out of' and sounds odd for a company; use 'von' instead.

↔Alternatives

  • Mein Name ist David von Acme Corp.

    My name is David from Acme Corp.

  • Ich heiße David, ich arbeite bei Acme Corp.

    My name is David, I work at Acme Corp.

  • David von Acme Corp., freut mich.

    David from Acme Corp., nice to meet you.

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Cultural Tip

In German business culture, a firm handshake and eye contact accompany the introduction. If you are speaking to someone senior, you may add a title (Herr/Frau) and the company name after a brief pause. Also, avoid using English‑style first‑name only introductions in very formal settings; the full name plus company is preferred.