malonu susipažinti
The English phrase "pleased to meet you" is translated into Lithuanian as malonu susipažinti.
This phrase is a polite formula used when being introduced to someone. To increase the warmth or emphasis of the sentiment, you can say labai malonu susipažinti (very pleased to meet you).
Meaning: polite formula used when being introduced to somebody (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the neuter adjective malonu (it is pleasant) and the infinitive verb susipažinti (to get acquainted).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
malonu susipažinti is a polite and standard way to express pleasure upon meeting someone, making it suitable for both formal and semi-formal social situations.
When do people say it?
When someone says malonu susipažinti, a common and natural response is man taip pat, which means "to me also" (likewise / me too).
Did you know?
- While malonu susipažinti is the standard greeting, Lithuanians often wait for the older or higher-ranking person to initiate the introduction and the greeting first.
- In Lithuania, a firm handshake is the standard accompaniment to malonu susipažinti, but avoiding direct eye contact during the greeting can be perceived as untrustworthy or shy.
- The word susipažinti contains the prefix su-, which in Lithuanian often indicates the completion or a successful union of two things, like two people coming together.
Examples in context
- Malonu susipažinti. Esu skruzdėda.Pleased to meet you. I am an anteater.This example shows how to use malonu susipažinti when introducing yourself.Tatoeba #3508128 by Balamax, translation #847927 by Vulgaris
- Labas, džiaugiuosi pažįstant! Kokia nuostabi diena, tiesa?Hello, glad to meet you! What a wonderful day, right?
- Labai malonu susipažinti.Very pleased to meet you.
Example conversation
Two people are introduced at a party.
- AustėjaSveikas, aš Austėja. Malonu susipažinti.Hi, I am Austėja. Pleased to meet you.
- MantasSveika, aš Mantas. Man taip pat malonu susipažinti.Hi, I am Mantas. Pleased to meet you too.
- AustėjaAr tu gyveni šiame mieste?Do you live in this city?
- MantasTaip, gyvenu čia nuo vaikystės.Yes, I have lived here since childhood.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
