Good to see you Meaning in English

expression

US

GOOD-tuh-SEE-yoo

UK

gUUD-too-SEE-yoo

Definition

A friendly expression used when meeting someone you haven't seen for a while, showing pleasure or happiness to see them.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal or neutral, said during greetings in person. Similar to 'nice to see you.' Often followed by a hug or handshake. Not typically used in emails or on the phone unless video calling.

• Spanish: me alegro de verte - me alegra verte - me da gusto verte
• Portuguese (BR): bom te ver - que bom ver você
• Portuguese (PT): bom ver-te - que bom ver-te
• Chinese (Simplified): 很高兴见到你 - 很好见到你
• Chinese (Traditional): 很高興見到你 - 很好見到你
• Hindi: आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा
• Arabic: سعيد برؤيتك - سررت برؤيتك
• Bengali: তোমাকে দেখে ভালো লাগলো - আপনাকে দেখে ভালো লাগলো
• Russian: Рад тебя видеть - Рад вас видеть
• Japanese: 会えてうれしいです - お会いできてうれしいです
• Vietnamese: Rất vui gặp bạn - Mừng được gặp bạn
• Korean: 만나서 반가워요 - 오랜만이에요
• Turkish: Seni görmek güzel - Sizi görmek güzel
• Urdu: آپ سے مل کر خوشی ہوئی
• Indonesian: Senang bertemu denganmu - Senang melihatmu

Example Sentences

Good to see you! How have you been?

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It's good to see you after so long.

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Hey, good to see you again!

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Wow, good to see you! I wasn't expecting to run into you here.

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It's always good to see you—let's catch up soon.

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Good to see you—you look great!

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