Example: It's really nice to meet you at the party today.
Definition
"Nice to meet you" is a polite expression used when greeting someone for the first time, conveying pleasure or friendliness in making their acquaintance. It is commonly said during introductions to establish a positive social connection.
Translations
encantado de conocerte
aangenaam kennis te maken
encantat de conèixer-te
enchanté de vous rencontrer
schön Sie kennenzulernen
Etymology
The phrase "nice to meet you" combines the adjective "nice," originally meaning 'pleasant' or 'agreeable,' with the infinitive phrase 'to meet you.' The usage of "nice" in greetings dates back to the 14th century, evolving from its original sense of 'foolish' to its modern positive meaning. Saying 'nice to meet you' has become a conventional, courteous way to acknowledge new introductions.
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"Nice to meet you" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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