Norwegian · Greetings & Phrases

Hyggelig å møte deg

Nice to meet you

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A polite phrase said when meeting someone for the first time.

Example

Hyggelig å møte deg! I like måte.

Nice to meet you! Likewise.

Etymology

'Hyggelig å møte deg' means 'Nice to meet you' and reflects cultural values around friendliness and hospitality, with 'hyggelig' deriving from Old Norse 'hyggligr'.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hyggelig å møte deg' is used in formal and informal introductions and is appropriate in both spoken and written communication across Norway.

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