приємно познайомитися
pryyemno poznayomytysya
The English phrase "nice to meet you" is translated into Ukrainian as приємно познайомитися (pryyemno poznayomytysya).
приємно познайомитися is a polite expression used to greet someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "it is pleasant to get acquainted".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "Nice to meet you, too", you add the word теж (too) to the sentence: Мені теж приємно познайомитися.
How do you pronounce it?
pryyemno poznayomytysya
Did you know?
- The word приємно (pleasant) shares a deep linguistic lineage with words related to 'receiving' or 'taking in', suggesting that a pleasant experience is one that is 'received' by the senses.
- While приємно познайомитися is a standard greeting, Ukrainians often accompany the first meeting with a firm handshake and direct eye contact to establish trust.
- In casual settings, Ukrainians may omit the full phrase and simply say Дуже приємно, which translates to 'Very pleasant' but functions as 'Nice to meet you'.
Examples in context
- Мені теж приємно познайомитися.Nice to meet you, too.This sentence is useful for saying "Nice to meet you, too" using the form приємно познайомитися.Tatoeba #6100819 by deniko, translation #6075508 by Hybrid
- Доброго дня. Приємно познайомитися.Good afternoon. Nice to meet you.This sentence is useful for a polite greeting using the form приємно познайомитися.Tatoeba #11723903 by Teashrock, translation #11723896 by Teashrock
- Мене звуть Кирило, приємно познайомитися.My name's Cyril. Nice to meet you.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself and using the form приємно познайомитися.Tatoeba #6384202 by deniko, translation #1346838 by CN
- Приємно познайомитися, містер Сімоненко. Я – Олександр Волков, ваш новий співробітник.Nice to meet you, Mr. Simonenko. I am Alexander Volkov, your new employee.
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Example conversation
Maria and Andrii are introduced at a party.
- Марія MariiaПривіт! Я Марія, приємно познайомитися.Pryvit! Ya Mariia, pryiemno poznaiomytysia.Hi! I'm Maria, nice to meet you.
- Андрій AndriiВітаю, Маріє! Я Андрій.Vitaiu, Mariie! Ya Andrii.Greetings, Maria! I'm Andrii.
- Марія MariiaТи теж тут у гостях?Ty tezh tut u hostiakh?Are you also a guest here?
- Андрій AndriiТак, мені теж приємно познайомитися.Tak, meni tezh pryiemno poznaiomytysia.Yes, it's nice to meet you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries познайомитися, приємно, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
