Have you met Meaning in English
expression · lemma: have you meet
ˈhæv/ /ˈju/ /ˈmɛt
HAV-yoo-MET
hæv/ /jˈuː/ /mˈɛt
HAV-YOO-MET
Definition
A polite question used to ask someone if they already know or have been introduced to another person. Often used when introducing people to each other.
Usage & Nuances
Common in social and professional introductions. Usually followed by a name ('Have you met Sarah?'). More formal than 'Do you know', and specific to first introductions. Can sound abrupt if used without context.
Spanish: ¿Has conocido a - ¿Conoces aPortuguese (BR): Você já conheceu - Você conhecePortuguese (PT): Já conheceste - ConhecesChinese (Simplified): 你见过（...）吗 - 你认识（...）吗Chinese (Traditional): 你見過（...）嗎 - 你認識（...）嗎Hindi: क्या आप मिले हैंArabic: هل قابلتَBengali: আপনি কি দেখা করেছেনRussian: вы уже знакомыJapanese: お会いしたことはありますかVietnamese: bạn đã gặpKorean: 만난 적 있나요Turkish: tanıştınız mıUrdu: کیا آپ ملے ہیںIndonesian: sudah pernah bertemu
Example Sentences
Have you met my brother Tom?
basic
Have you met our new teacher yet?
basic
Have you met Sarah before?
basic
Oh, have you met Lisa? She's my roommate.
natural
Everyone, have you met our guest from Japan?
natural
Let me ask, have you met before, or should I introduce you?
natural