Pattern Family 9 — Nice to Meet You¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
- आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
- मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
- अच्छा लगा मिलकर।
Natural English Expressions¶
| Expression | Register | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nice to meet you. | Neutral | First meeting. |
| Nice meeting you. | Neutral | Usually when leaving. |
| It was great meeting you. | Casual | Warm farewell. |
| It was a pleasure meeting you. | Formal | Professional. |
| Great to see you. | Casual | For someone you've met before. |
Nuance¶
Use Nice to meet you during introductions. Use Nice meeting you when ending the conversation. Great to see you is for people you already know.
Examples¶
💼 Interview¶
Hindi: आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।
Natural English: It was a pleasure meeting you.
🤝 Networking Event¶
Hindi: आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Natural English: Nice to meet you.
👥 Friends¶
Hindi: फिर से मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Natural English: Great to see you again.
🏠 New Neighbour¶
Hindi: मैं आपका नया पड़ोसी हूँ। मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Natural English: I'm your new neighbour. Nice to meet you.
📞 Business Meeting¶
Hindi: आज आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
Natural English: It was great meeting you today.
Common Mistakes¶
❌ Mistake¶
I am happy after meeting you.
✅ Natural English¶
Nice meeting you.
Why?¶
English uses established expressions rather than describing your feelings literally.
Similar English Expressions¶
| Expression | Difference |
|---|---|
| Glad we met. | Informal. |
| Lovely meeting you. | Warmer. |
| Great seeing you again. | Reunion. |
Memory Tip¶
Meet = first meeting. See = someone you already know.
Mini Practice¶
Hindi → English¶
आपसे मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगा।
English → Hindi¶
It was a pleasure meeting you.
Quick Recap¶
First meeting: Nice to meet you.
Leaving: Nice meeting you.
Avoid: I am happy after meeting you.