Translation of German word "ich" to English
ich
/ɪç/
Meaning
NounThe speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence.
How to use
Used as the first person singular pronoun in the nominative case.
🇬🇧 English
I
Example
Ich habe beschlossen, es zu tun, sobald ich die Gelegenheit dazu hatte.
I decided to do it as soon as I had the chance.
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- Ich bin— I am
- Ich habe— I have
- Ich will— I want
- Ich kann— I can
- Ich muss— I must
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "ich"?▼
The German word "ich" is defined as: "The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence."
What does the German word "ich" mean?▼
The German word "ich" means "I" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "ich"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "ich" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "ich"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe beschlossen, es zu tun, sobald ich die Gelegenheit dazu hatte." (which translates as "I decided to do it as soon as I had the chance.").
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