تشرفت بمقابلتك
tasharraftu bimuqabalatik
The Arabic phrase for "it was nice to meet you" is تشرفت بمقابلتك (tasharraftu bimuqabalatik).
This is a polite expression used when saying goodbye to someone you have just met for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb in the phrase تشرفت literally means "I was honored".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more casual way to say "it was nice meeting you" or "nice to meet you", you can use فرصة سعيدة, which literally means "happy opportunity".
How do you pronounce it?
tasharraftu bimuqabalatik
When do people say it?
A common polite response to تشرفت بمقابلتك is الشرف لي, which means "the honor is mine".
Did you know?
- The root of the verb in تشرفت is related to the word 'sharaf', which is used to describe nobility or high social standing. Using this phrase is a way of acknowledging the 'noble' quality of the interaction.
- In formal settings, a person may repeat the phrase الشرف لي multiple times in a rhythmic exchange to show extreme modesty and respect.
- When saying تشرفت بمقابلتك to a group, the ending of the word بمقابلتك must change to reflect the plural, as Arabic grammar tracks the number of people being addressed.
Examples in context
- تشرفت بمقابلتك اليوم.tasharaftu bi-muqabalatika al-yawm.It was nice to meet you today.
- تشرفت بمقابلتك في المؤتمر.tasharaftu bi-muqabalatika fi al-mu'tamar.It was nice to meet you at the conference.
Example conversation
Youssef and Maryam are finishing a short discussion at a social event.
- يوسف Youssefتشرفت بمقابلتك يا مريم.tasharaftu bi-muqabalatiki ya Maryam.It was nice to meet you, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamوأنا أيضاً، تشرفت بمقابلتك يا يوسف.wa ana aydan, tasharaftu bi-muqabalatika ya Youssef.Me too, it was nice to meet you, Youssef.
- يوسف Youssefأتمنى لكِ يوماً سعيداً.atamanna laki yawman sa'idan.I wish you a happy day.
- مريم Maryamشكراً لك، إلى اللقاء.shukran laka, ila al-liqa'.Thank you, goodbye.
