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Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.

Nice to meet you. (formal)

In German

Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.

Froyte mish, Zee KEN-nen-tsoo-ler-nen
English
Nice to meet you. (formal)
Español
Encantado/a de conocerle.
Italiano
Piacere di conoscerLa.

Sentence Breakdown

  • FreutPleasesVerb (freuen) in 3rd person singular
  • michme (accusative)Personal pronoun (accusative)
  • Sieyou (formal)Personal pronoun (accusative)
  • kennenzulernento get to knowInfinitive with zu

Grammar Point

Infinitive clause with 'zu', formal address

Variations

  • Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.
    It pleases me to get to know you. (formal)
  • Schön, Sie kennenzulernen.
    Nice to get to know you. (formal)

FAQ

How do you say "Nice to meet you. (formal)" in German?

"Nice to meet you. (formal)" in German is "Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen." (Froyte mish, Zee KEN-nen-tsoo-ler-nen).

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