Dutch · Greetings & Phrases

Aangenaam

Nice to meet you

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Said when meeting someone for the first time.

Example

Aangenaam kennis te maken.

Nice to meet you.

Etymology

'Aangenaam' is derived from Middle Dutch 'aangaen', meaning 'to please', evolving into a polite expression to convey pleasure in meeting someone.

How & Where It’s Used

'Aangenaam' is a formal greeting often used in professional contexts and is suitable for written introductions or conversations.

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