těší mě
[cɛʃiː mɲɛ]
těší mě is the Czech way to say "nice to meet you".
The phrase těší mě is used as a polite expression when greeting someone for the first time. It is typically used immediately after someone has introduced themselves or after names have been exchanged.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, těší mě translates to "it pleases me".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase těší mě, the verb těšit is in the third person singular form, where the subject is an implied situation or the act of meeting.
When do people say it?
If someone says těší mě to you, you can respond by saying těší mě také to mean "nice to meet you too".
Did you know?
- The verb těšit used in těší mě is also used to describe the feeling of anticipation, such as when a child is 'excited' for a gift.
- In a business context, Czechs often pair těší mě with a firm handshake and direct eye contact, which is considered a sign of reliability and honesty.
- The word mě in těší mě is the accusative form of 'I', meaning the person is the object being pleased, not the actor performing the action.
Examples in context
- Těší mě.Nice to meet you.This sentence shows how to use těší mě.Tatoeba #5623753 by Zulu, translation #499617 by Shishir
- Těší mě, pane Novák.Nice to meet you, Mr. Novak.
- Těší mě, pane.Nice to meet you, sir.
Example conversation
Tereza and Tomáš are introduced by a mutual friend.
- TerezaAhoj, já jsem Tereza. Těší mě.Hi, I am Tereza. Nice to meet you.
- TomášAhoj Terezo, já jsem Tomáš.Hi Tereza, I am Tomáš.
- TerezaOdkud jsi, Tomáši?Where are you from, Tomáš?
- TomášJsem z Prahy, mě taky těší.I am from Prague, nice to meet you too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry těší mě, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
