German · Greetings & Phrases

Freut mich

Nice to meet you

Beginnerphrase

Definition

An expression used when meeting someone.

Example

Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.

Nice to meet you.

Etymology

'Freut mich' translates to 'Nice to meet you', with 'freut' originating from 'freuen' (to please). It is a common phrase in greetings.

How & Where It’s Used

'Freut mich' is informal but can be used in semi-formal contexts, typically used in spoken German when meeting new people.

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