rart at møde dig
rart at møde dig is the Danish phrase for "nice to meet you".
This phrase is a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "It was nice to meet you" after a meeting has concluded, add Det var (It was) to the beginning of the phrase to form Det var rart at møde dig.
Did you know?
- While rart at møde dig is the literal translation, Danes often use the phrase hyggeligt at møde dig. This incorporates the famous Danish concept of hygge, which describes a feeling of cozy contentment.
- The word møde is also related to the archaic English word 'moot', as in a 'moot court'. Both come from the Old Norse mót, referring to a meeting or assembly.
- The word rart is used in many different contexts in Danish, from describing a delicious meal to a comfortable chair, not just pleasant social encounters.
Examples in context
- Det var rart at møde dig.It was nice to meet you.This sentence shows how to use the phrase in the past tense.Tatoeba #2276597 by MyWay, translation #1119432 by daywo
- Du må være Ziris stedmor. Det er rart at møde dig!You must be Ziri's stepmom. Nice to meet you!This sentence demonstrates the use of the phrase when identifying someone.Tatoeba #12157594 by danepo, translation #10900718 by Amastan
- Dejligt at møde Dem. Jeg hedder Anders.Nice to meet you. My name is Anders.
- Hyggeligt at møde Dem, Anders. Jeg er Frederik.Pleasure to meet you, Anders. I am Frederik.
Example conversation
Mikkel and Emma are meeting at a social gathering.
- MikkelHej Emma, det er rart at møde dig.Hi Emma, it is nice to meet you.
- EmmaHej Mikkel, det er også rart at møde dig.Hi Mikkel, it is nice to meet you too.
- MikkelHar du været her længe?Have you been here long?
- EmmaNej, jeg er lige kommet.No, I just arrived.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries at, møde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
