приятно ми е да се запознаем
priyatno mi e da se zapoznaem
приятно ми е да се запознаем (priyatno mi e da se zapoznaem) is the Bulgarian way to say "nice to meet you".
This phrase is a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "it is pleasant to me that we get acquainted".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the impersonal construction приятно ми е (it is pleasant to me) rather than a direct verb for "to meet."
How do you pronounce it?
priyatno mi e da se zapoznaem
Did you know?
- In Bulgaria, when saying приятно ми е, a light handshake is the standard accompanying gesture for a first meeting. However, unlike in some Western cultures, one should always wait for the host or the elder to initiate the physical contact.
- While the phrase is used for introductions, a Bulgarian person might respond to приятно ми е with the same phrase or simply взаимно, meaning 'mutually'.
- The word приятно shares a common Indo-European root with the English word 'pleasant'. This makes the sentiment of the phrase feel linguistically familiar to English speakers once they recognize the connection.
Examples in context
- Приятно ми е да се запознаем. Аз съм Джон Смит, от американската компания.Nice to meet you. I am John Smith from the American company.
- Много приятно ми е да се запознаем.Mnogo priyatno mi e da se zapoznaem.It is very nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Elena and Georgi meet for the first time at a work event.
- Елена ElenaЗдравей, аз съм Елена.Zdravey, az sam Elena.Hello, I am Elena.
- Георги GeorgiЗдравей, Елена, аз съм Георги.Zdravey, Elena, az sam Georgi.Hello, Elena, I am Georgi.
- Елена ElenaПриятно ми е да се запознаем, Георги.Priyatno mi e da se zapoznaem, Georgi.Nice to meet you, Georgi.
- Георги GeorgiПриятно ми е и на мен!Priyatno mi e i na men!Nice to meet you too!
