heißen
Translation
to be called, to mean, to bid
Examples
Ich heiße Anna.
My name is Anna.
Wie heißen Sie?
What is your name?
Was heißt das auf Deutsch?
What does that mean in German?
Das heißt, wir müssen warten.
That means we have to wait.
Grammar Patterns
((Nom.)) heißen [to be called ...] Ich heiße Peter.
((sth.)) heißen [to mean sth.] Was heißt das?
Similar Words
Synonyms: bedeuten (to mean)
Etymology
From Old High German 'heizzan'. Cognate with archaic English 'hight' (to be named).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Hi' -> 'Ich heiße...' (Hi, I am called...).