Every great friendship, casual chat, or vacation romance starts with the exact same ice-breaker. Whether you're striking up a conversation at a crowded neighborhood cafe or introducing yourself to a new colleague, asking someone their name is the easiest way to turn a total stranger into a friend.
Here is how to ask "What is your name?" in different languages so you always make a great first impression.
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Czech Republic
Czech
Jak se jmenuješ?
Czech
Jak se jmenujete?
England
English
What is your name?
English
May I ask your name?
Slovakia
Slovak
Ako sa volaš?
[acko sa volash]
Slovak
Ako sa voláte?
[acko sa volate]
Switzerland
German
Wie heißen Sie?
German
Wie heißt du?
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