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Introducing yourself is an essential skill when interacting with people in Catalonia or any Catalan-speaking region. Being able to express your name, nationality, and a few personal details will help you create connections and engage in conversations. This chapter will guide you through the process of introducing yourself in Catalan, providing you with useful phrases and tips to make a memorable first impression.

Basic Introductions:

When meeting someone for the first time, you can start by saying «Hola, em dic [your name]» (Hello, my name is [your name]). For example, «Hola, em dic Maria.» This straightforward introduction allows others to know your name right away. If you want to know the other person’s name, you can ask «Com et dius?» (What’s your name?). Remember to adjust the pronouns based on your gender. For instance, if you’re a male, you would say «Hola, em dic Jordi,» and if you’re a female, you would say «Hola, em dic Laura.»

Nationality and Origin:

Sharing your nationality or place of origin is a common part of introductions. To express your nationality, you can say «Sóc [nationality]» (I am [nationality]). For example, «Sóc americà» (I am American) or «Sóc alemany» (I am German). If you want to mention your place of origin, you can say «Sóc de [place]» (I am from [place]). For example, «Sóc de Barcelona» (I am from Barcelona) or «Sóc de França» (I am from France).

Occupation and Studies:

In social settings, people often inquire about each other’s occupations or studies. To talk about your profession, you can say «Sóc [occupation]» (I am [occupation]). For example, «Sóc enginyer» (I am an engineer) or «Sóc estudiant» (I am a student). If you’re currently studying, you can say «Estudio [subject or major]» (I study [subject or major]). For example, «Estudio biologia» (I study biology) or «Estudio història de l’art» (I study art history).

Hobbies and Interests:

Sharing your hobbies and interests can help you find common ground with others. To talk about your hobbies, you can say «M’agrada [activity]» (I like [activity]). For example, «M’agrada córrer» (I like running) or «M’agrada llegir» (I like reading). If you’re passionate about a specific interest, you can say «Sóc un/a gran aficionat/aficionada de [interest]» (I am a big fan of [interest]). For example, «Sóc un gran aficionat del futbol» (I am a big fan of soccer) or «Sóc una gran aficionada de la música clàssica» (I am a big fan of classical music).

Personal Information:

While introducing yourself, it’s common to share some personal information. For instance, you can mention your age by saying «Tinc [age] anys» (I am [age] years old). For example, «Tinc vint anys» (I am twenty years old) or «Tinc trenta-cinc anys» (I am thirty-five years old). If you want to talk about your family, you can say «Tinc [number] germans/germanes» (I have [number] brothers/sisters). For example, «Tinc dos germans» (I have two brothers) or «Tinc una germana» (I have one sister).

Additional Phrases:

Here are some additional phrases that can complement your self-introduction:

«És un plaer conèixer-te» (It’s a pleasure to meet you): Express your pleasure in meeting the other person.

«Què et sembla aquest lloc?» (What do you think of this place?): Use this phrase to initiate a conversation about the surroundings.

«Com estàs avui?» (How are you today?): Show interest in the other person’s well-being.

«On vius?» (Where do you live?): If you want to know where the other person lives, this phrase will come in handy.

«Espero passar una bona estona aquí» (I hope to have a good time here): Express your anticipation for a pleasant experience.

Remember to maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor while introducing yourself. A smile and good eye contact can go a long way in creating a positive impression.

Practicing these phrases will help you confidently introduce yourself and engage in conversations with locals. Embrace the opportunity to connect with people, share experiences, and learn from the vibrant Catalan culture.

Feel free to refer back to this chapter as you continue your language learning journey, and don’t hesitate to use these phrases to initiate conversations and make new acquaintances.