encantat de conèixer-te
encantat de conèixer-te is the Catalan way to say nice to meet you.
This phrase is a polite expression used to greet someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means enchanted to know you.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, change the adjective to encantada de conèixer-te.
Did you know?
- In traditional Catalan social etiquette, a greeting like encantat is often accompanied by two kisses on the cheeks, starting with the right cheek.
- The phrase is often shortened to just encantat or encantada in fast-paced social conversations, omitting the rest of the sentence entirely.
- In very formal settings, speakers replace conèixer-te with conèixer-lo or conèixer-la. This shifts the phrase from the informal 'tu' to the formal 'vostè' form of address.
Examples in context
- Encantat de conèixer-te, Maria.Nice to meet you, Maria.
- Molt encantat de conèixer-te.Very nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Jordi and Anna meet for the first time at a party.
- JordiHola, soc en Jordi.Hello, I am Jordi.
- AnnaHola Jordi, jo soc l'Anna.Hello Jordi, I am Anna.
- JordiEncantat de conèixer-te, Anna.Nice to meet you, Anna.
- AnnaIgualment, Jordi!Likewise, Jordi!
