heißen
Translation
am called, am named
Examples
Ich heiße Maria.
My name is Maria.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to be called ((name)) Ich heiße Maria.
Similar Words
sich nennen, benannt sein
Etymology
From Old High German 'heizzan' (to call). Related to the archaic English 'hight' (to be called).
Memory Tips
This is the form used in one of the first phrases you learn: 'Ich heiße...' (My name is...).