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How to Say ‘I'm glad to meet you.’ in German

Ich bin froh, Sie kennenzulernen.

ikh bin froh zee KEN-en-tsoo-ler-nen

[ikh bin froh zee KEN-en-tsoo-ler-nen]

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is polite and a little more formal than a simple schön, Sie kennenzulernen. Good for first introductions in professional settings.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich bin froh

ikh bin froh

I am glad

Expresses happiness or satisfaction.

Example

Ich bin froh, dass du da bist.

I’m glad that you are here.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

Shows that the speaker is talking about themselves.

Example

Ich sage „Ich bin froh, Sie kennenzulernen“ bei einer ersten Begegnung.

I say “I am glad to meet you” at a first meeting.

bin

[bin]

Verb form used with 'Ich' to express a feeling or state.

Example

Mit „bin“ sage ich: „Ich bin froh, Sie kennenzulernen.“

With “am,” I say: “I am glad to meet you.”

froh

[froh]

glad

Expresses polite pleasure at meeting someone.

Example

„Froh“ macht „Ich bin froh, Sie kennenzulernen“ warm und freundlich.

“Glad” makes “I am glad to meet you” warm and friendly.

Sie kennenzulernen

zee KEN-en-tsoo-ler-nen

to get to know you

Polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.

Example

Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.

I’m pleased to get to know you.

Words in this phrase

Sie

[zee]

you

Formal address for one person in professional communication.

Example

Im Satz „Ich bin froh, Sie kennenzulernen“ ist „Sie“ sehr höflich.

In the sentence “I am glad to meet you,” “you” is very polite.

kennenzulernen

[KEN-en-tsoo-ler-nen]

to get to know

Means to become acquainted with a person.

Example

Auf einem Networking-Abend ist es schön, neue Menschen kennenzulernen.

At a networking evening, it is nice to get to know new people.

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