Danish · Greetings & Phrases
Jeg hedder
My name is
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to introduce yourself by name.
Example
Jeg hedder Mette. Hvad hedder du?
My name is Mette. What is your name?
Etymology
'Jeg hedder' means 'I am called'. 'Jeg' means 'I', while 'hedder' is the present tense of 'hedde', meaning 'to be called'. It has deep roots in Danish pronoun and verb structures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jeg hedder' is used in both formal and informal introductions to state one's name, fitting in spoken and written contexts.