Arabic · Greetings & Phrases

تشرفنا

Tasharrafna

Nice to meet you

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Said when meeting someone for the first time, meaning we are honored.

Example

تشرفنا بلقائك!

Nice to meet you!

Etymology

'تشرفنا' (Tasharrafna) literally means 'we have been honored'. It reflects the Arabic cultural context of hospitality and respect when meeting someone.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal introductions to express pleasure in meeting someone. The phrase is popular across Arabic-speaking cultures.

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