How to Say "Hello Nice to Meet You" in Thai

สวัสดี ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก

sawatdee, yindi thi dai ruchak

“Hello nice to meet you” in Thai is สวัสดี ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก (sawatdee, yindi thi dai ruchak).

This phrase is used specifically for first-time introductions. It is not used for greeting someone you already know.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก literally breaks down to 'glad/pleased (ยินดี) that (ที่) have/got (ได้) know/acquaint (รู้จัก) you'.

sawatdee, yindi thi dai ruchak

The greeting สวัสดี (sawatdee) is actually a wish for 'well-being' or 'prosperity' rather than a simple 'hello'. It is rooted in the Sanskrit word svasti, which functions as a benediction for good fortune.
When saying สวัสดี ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก, your politeness is often judged more by your physical posture than the words themselves. To be truly polite, you should perform a 'wai' by pressing your palms together at chest level while slightly bowing your head.
While สวัสดี is the standard 'hello', it is also used to say 'goodbye' in Thai, unlike ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก, which is strictly for first meetings.

สวัสดี ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก ทุกคน ครับ
sawatdee yin dee tee dai roo jak took kon krap
Hello, nice to meet you all.

A new colleague introduces himself to a coworker during their first day.

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สวัสดี ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก นะคะ
sawatdee yin dee tee dai roo jak na ka
Hello, nice to meet you.
ธนกฤต Thanakrit

สวัสดี ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก ครับ
sawatdee yin dee tee dai roo jak krap
Hello, nice to meet you.
กนกวรรณ Kanokwan

คุณชื่ออะไรคะ
khun cheu arai ka
What is your name?
ธนกฤต Thanakrit

ผมชื่อธนกฤต ครับ
pom cheu thanakrit krap
My name is Thanakrit.

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