از دیدنت خوشحالم
az didanat khosh-halam
از دیدنت خوشحالم (az didanat khosh-halam) is the Persian way to say nice to meet you.
This phrase is a polite expression used specifically to convey the pleasure of the meeting itself, rather than as a general statement of affection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'from seeing you I am happy'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form از دیدنت خوشحالم uses the singular informal 'you' via the suffix -at.
How do you pronounce it?
az didanat khosh-halam
Did you know?
- In very traditional or poetic Persian, the phrase might be replaced by a wish for the other person's 'eyes to be cooled', meaning they have found peace or satisfaction in the meeting.
- Persian culture employs Taarof, a complex system of etiquette where a person might insist several times that the pleasure of meeting was entirely theirs and not yours.
- In many Persian-speaking social circles, a slight nod of the head or a hand placed over the heart often accompanies the words to show sincere respect.
Examples in context
- از دیدنت خوشحالم، علی.az didanat khosh-halam, Ali.Nice to meet you, Ali.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Sara meet for the first time at a party.
- محمد Mohammadسلام، من محمد هستم.Salam, man Mohammad hastam.Hello, I am Mohammad.
- سارا Saraسلام محمد، من سارا هستم.Salam Mohammad, man Sara hastam.Hello Mohammad, I am Sara.
- محمد Mohammadسارا، از دیدنت خوشحالم.Sara, az didanat khoshhalam.Sara, nice to meet you.
- سارا Saraمن هم همینطور.Man ham hamintor.Me too.
