Glad to meet you Meaning in English

expression

US

GLAD tuh MEET yoo

UK

gl-AD too MEET yoo

Definition

A polite and friendly way to say that you are happy to meet someone for the first time.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both casual and semi-formal situations, often used when first introduced to someone. Alternatives: 'Nice to meet you' (most common), 'Pleased to meet you' (more formal). Often followed by a handshake. Not used for meetings with people you already know.

• Spanish: encantado de conocerte - me alegra conocerte
• Portuguese (BR): prazer em conhecê-lo - feliz em conhecê-lo
• Portuguese (PT): prazer em conhecê-lo - contente por conhecê-lo
• Chinese (Simplified): 很高兴认识你
• Chinese (Traditional): 很高興認識你
• Hindi: आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई
• Arabic: سعيد بلقائك
• Bengali: আপনার সাথে দেখা করে ভাল লাগলো - আপনাকে পেয়ে ভালো লাগলো
• Russian: Рад познакомиться - Приятно познакомиться
• Japanese: お会いできてうれしいです - お会いできて光栄です
• Vietnamese: Rất vui được gặp bạn - Hân hạnh được gặp bạn
• Korean: 만나서 반갑습니다 - 만나서 정말 기쁩니다
• Turkish: Sizinle tanıştığıma memnun oldum - Sizi görmekten mutluyum
• Urdu: آپ سے مل کر خوشی ہوئی
• Indonesian: Senang bertemu denganmu - Senang berkenalan denganmu

Example Sentences

It's glad to meet you. Welcome to our office.

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I am glad to meet you, Sarah.

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My name is John. Glad to meet you!

basic

Hey, I'm glad to meet you at last! I've heard a lot about you.

natural

I'm really glad to meet you after talking online for so long.

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Glad to meet you, hope we can work well together.

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