Amharic · Greetings & Phrases

ደስ ብሎኛል

des bilognal

Pleased to meet you

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Said when meeting someone, literally it has pleased me.

Example

ስለተዋወቅን ደስ ብሎኛል!

I am pleased we met!

Etymology

'ደስ ብሎኛል' (des bilognal) translates to 'pleased to meet you.' The phrase uses 'ደስ' which signifies joy, underscoring the cultural significance of greetings.

How & Where It’s Used

Typically used in formal or polite contexts during introductions, it is more common in spoken communication but can appear in writing.

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