Telugu · Greetings & Phrases
కలవడం సంతోషం
kalavadam santosham
Nice to meet you
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Said when meeting someone, literally meeting is joy.
Example
మిమ్మల్ని కలవడం సంతోషం!
It is a joy to meet you!
Etymology
'కలవడం సంతోషం' (kalavadam santosham) translates to 'nice to meet you,' with 'కలవడం' (kalavadam) meaning 'to meet' and 'సంతోషం' (santosham) meaning 'joy.'
How & Where It’s Used
Typically used in formal occasions and when meeting someone for the first time, it is primarily spoken.