What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the neuter adjective malonu, meaning "it is pleasant" and the reflexive verb susipažinti, meaning "to get acquainted" or "to meet".
Which one should you use?
While malonu susipažinti is a standard way to say nice to meet you, you might also hear Smagu sutikti, which can be translated as "nice to meet you" or "pleasant to encounter you". For a slightly different sentiment, Įdomu tave pažinti means "Nice to get to know you".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Malonu susipažinti is a standard, polite way to express pleasure upon meeting someone and is appropriate for both formal and semi-formal settings. For a more formal or polite emphasis, you can say Labai malonu, which means "Very nice". In contrast, Įdomu tave pažinti is an informal way to say "Nice to get to know you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase malonu susipažinti is grammatically neutral regarding the person being met, meaning it can be used whether you are speaking to one person or a group.
Did you know?
- When saying malonu susipažinti, maintaining direct eye contact is crucial. Avoiding eye contact during this greeting can be perceived as being untrustworthy or disinterested.
- The word malonu shares an ancestral root with mielas, which means 'dear' or 'sweet', subtly linking a first introduction to a sense of affection.
- The reflexive nature of the verb susipažinti implies that 'getting acquainted' is a mutual, simultaneous action between two people. This views the meeting as a shared exchange rather than a one-sided encounter.
Examples in context
- Ačiū, ir man malonu susipažinti.Thank you, and nice to meet you too.
Example conversation
Two people are introduced at a party.
- EglėAš esu Eglė. Malonu susipažinti!I am Eglė. Nice to meet you!
- MantasSveika, Egle, aš Mantas.Hi Eglė, I am Mantas.
- EglėAr tu gyvuši šiame mieste?Do you live in this city?
- MantasTaip, man malonu susipažinti.Yes, it's nice to meet you.
