libens sum
[ˈlɪ.bẽːs ˈsũː]word by word
To say "pleased to meet you" in Latin, use libens sum. Wiktionary also lists mihi placet.
Meaning: polite formula used when being introduced to somebody (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| libens sum | [ˈlɪ.bẽːs ˈsũː] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) |
| mihi placet |
These phrases serve as polite formulas used when being introduced to somebody.
What does it mean word for word?
In libens sum, libens is a present participle acting as an adjective and sum is the first-person singular present indicative of esse (to be).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase libens sum, the word libens functions as an adjective, while sum is the first-person singular present indicative of esse (to be).
Did you know?
- The word libens is derived from libet, which is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is pleasing'.
- Latin lacks a single, dedicated word for the modern English concept of 'pleased' in a social context, relying instead on adjectives describing willingness or pleasure.
Example sentences for Latin are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are introduced by a mutual friend.
- LuciaSalve, Luci. Ego sum Lucia.Hello, Lucius. I am Lucia.
- LuciusAve, Lucia. Libens te cognosco.Greetings, Lucia. I am pleased to meet you.
- LuciaEt ego libens te cognosco.And I am pleased to meet you too.
- LuciusGratias tibi ago.Thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pleased to meet you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (libens, sum) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries libens, mihi, sum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
