Benim adım...
phrase
Pronunciation: /ben-EEM a-duhm.../
English Meaning
My name is...
“Benim adım...” in Example Sentences
Benim adım Ahmet, memnun oldum.
My name is Ahmet, pleased to meet you.
Benim adım Elif. Sizin adınız ne?
My name is Elif. What's your name?
Merhaba, benim adım Tom, İngiltere'denim.
Hello, my name is Tom, I'm from England.
Usage Note
'Benim' can be dropped because the suffix '-ım' already means 'my': 'Adım Elif' is just as correct and very common.
Grammar & Usage
'Benim' is the genitive 'my', and 'adım' is 'name' + 1st person possessive suffix '-ım'.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'benim' (my) + 'adım' (my name).
Keep Learning
- Beginner Basics flashcardsPractise “Benim adım...” with the Greetings & Essential Phrases words
- Possessive SuffixesGrammar lesson · Nouns & Noun Phrases
- Personal PronounsGrammar lesson · Pronouns
- Turkish Greetings & Polite Phrases: Sound Like a LocalGuide · read more about this topic
- Turkish-English DictionaryBrowse all words A–Z
Related Words from Beginner Basics
Practice “Benim adım...” with Flashcards
Beginner Basics
Master this word along with others in the Greetings & Essential Phrases category.