🇩🇪 German phrases
How to say “Nice to meet you” in German
Freut mich
froyt mikh
Literally: (it) pleases meneutral
Said when shaking hands at an introduction. The fuller "Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen" is more formal; "Sehr erfreut" sounds old-fashioned.
Other ways to say it
| German | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen | froyt mikh, zee KEN-en-tsoo-LAIR-nen | Pleased to meet you (formal) | Business or formal settings |
| Freut mich auch | froyt mikh owkh | Nice to meet you too | Replying |
In a sentence
Ich bin Max. – Freut mich!
ikh bin mahks – froyt mikh
I'm Max. – Nice to meet you!
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“Nice to meet you” in other languages
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