저도 반갑습니다
jeodo bangapseumnidaformal
When someone says 만나서 반갑습니다 (mannaseo bangapseumnida), "nice to meet you", the usual reply is 저도 반갑습니다 (jeodo bangapseumnida), "nice to meet you too". A shorter and lighter reply is 저도요 (jeodoyo). It is also called 만나서 반가워요 (mannaseo bangawoyo).
Meaning: reply to nice to meet you (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 저도 반갑습니다 | jeodo bangapseumnida | formal |
| 만나서 반가워요 | mannaseo bangawoyo | polite |
| 저도요 | jeodoyo | polite, short |
What does it mean word for word?
저도 (jeodo) means "me too" and 반갑습니다 (bangapseumnida) means "I am glad". So the reply repeats the greeting and adds 도 (do), "also".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For friends of the same age use 나도 반가워 (nado bangawo). In a business meeting stay with 반갑습니다.
Did you know?
- 잘 부탁드립니다 (jal butakdeurimnida) is often added after the introduction and has no direct English match. It asks the other person to treat you well.
Examples in context
- 만나서 반갑습니다.mannaseo bangapseumnida.Nice to meet you.
- 네, 저도 반갑습니다.ne, jeodo bangapseumnida.Yes, nice to meet you too.
- 저도요. 잘 부탁드립니다.jeodoyo. jal butakdeurimnida.Me too. I look forward to working with you.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is introduced to the manager Ms. Lee at a company meeting.
- Hyunwoo처음 뵙겠습니다. 만나서 반갑습니다.cheoeum boepgetseumnida. mannaseo bangapseumnida.Nice to meet you for the first time.
- Ms. Lee저도 반갑습니다.jeodo bangapseumnida.Nice to meet you too.
- Hyunwoo잘 부탁드립니다.jal butakdeurimnida.I look forward to working with you.
