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- Say it only to people you met for the first time.
- Use it at the end of the conversation before leaving.
- It signals that you enjoyed the interaction and are being polite.
Bedeutung
This is a friendly way to say goodbye to someone you just met for the first time. It shows you enjoyed the conversation and want to leave a positive impression.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Leaving a party
It was really nice meeting you, Sarah!
It was really nice meeting you, Sarah!
Ending a job interview
Thank you for your time, it was nice meeting you.
Thank you for your time, it was nice meeting you.
Texting after a first date
Hey! Just wanted to say it was nice meeting you tonight.
Hey! Just wanted to say it was nice meeting you tonight.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Americans often use this phrase with a high, energetic pitch to show enthusiasm. It is often accompanied by a firm handshake and direct eye contact. British speakers frequently substitute 'nice' with 'lovely.' It sounds slightly more warm and polite in a British context. When Japanese speakers use this in English, they may bow slightly while saying it, combining Western verbal etiquette with Japanese physical etiquette. Australians might use 'Good' instead of 'Nice' and follow it with 'mate' in informal settings.
The 'It was' Trick
If you feel nervous or want to sound more polite, always add 'It was' to the beginning. It makes the phrase feel more complete and less rushed.
The Second Meeting Rule
Never say 'Nice meeting you' the second time you see someone. It tells them you forgot who they are!
In 15 Sekunden
- Say it only to people you met for the first time.
- Use it at the end of the conversation before leaving.
- It signals that you enjoyed the interaction and are being polite.
What It Means
Nice meeting you is the standard 'exit' phrase for new acquaintances. It tells the other person that the time you spent together was pleasant. It is like a verbal handshake at the end of a conversation. You are basically saying, "I'm glad we got to talk!"
How To Use It
Use this phrase right before you walk away. It usually comes after the main conversation is finished. You can say it while standing up or as you turn to leave. Often, people add a small wave or a smile. If someone says it to you first, just reply with You too! or Nice meeting you, too! It is simple, sweet, and very hard to mess up.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you meet someone for the very first time. This works at a friend's birthday party when meeting their cousins. It works at a coffee shop if you chat with a stranger. It even works in professional settings like a job interview. If you didn't know their name ten minutes ago, this is your phrase. Just remember: it is for the end of the talk, not the beginning.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this with your best friend or your mom. You already know them! If you say it to someone you have known for years, they will think you have amnesia. Also, do not use it if the meeting was a total disaster. If you both spent the whole time arguing, saying it was nice might sound like heavy sarcasm. Avoid saying it the moment you say hello; that is for Nice to meet you instead.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we hate awkward silences at the end of chats. We use 'politeness markers' to signal that a social interaction is closing. This phrase became the 'gold standard' because it is safe and warm. It bridges the gap between being strangers and being acquaintances. It shows you value the social connection, even if it was short. It is a small way to keep the world feeling friendly.
Common Variations
It was a pleasure meeting you(Very formal/professional)Great meeting you!(High energy and enthusiastic)Lovely meeting you(Common in the UK and very warm)Nice to have met you(A bit more formal and precise)Good meeting you(Short, casual, and punchy)
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral-to-friendly phrase. It is perfectly safe for both business and social life, but remember it is strictly for the end of an encounter.
The 'It was' Trick
If you feel nervous or want to sound more polite, always add 'It was' to the beginning. It makes the phrase feel more complete and less rushed.
The Second Meeting Rule
Never say 'Nice meeting you' the second time you see someone. It tells them you forgot who they are!
The Handshake Sync
Start saying 'Nice...' just as you reach out your hand, and finish '...you' just as you release the handshake.
Smile!
In English-speaking cultures, this phrase sounds insincere if you aren't smiling when you say it.
Beispiele
6It was really nice meeting you, Sarah!
It was really nice meeting you, Sarah!
Adding the person's name makes it feel much more personal.
Thank you for your time, it was nice meeting you.
Thank you for your time, it was nice meeting you.
Pairs well with a 'thank you' in professional settings.
Hey! Just wanted to say it was nice meeting you tonight.
Hey! Just wanted to say it was nice meeting you tonight.
A great way to follow up and show interest.
Your dog is cute! Nice meeting you both!
Your dog is cute! Nice meeting you both!
Can be used for groups or even pets and their owners.
I have to run, but it was nice meeting you.
I have to run, but it was nice meeting you.
A polite way to 'escape' a conversation you need to leave.
I'll never forget your help today. Nice meeting you.
I'll never forget your help today. Nice meeting you.
Shows sincere appreciation for a stranger's help.
Teste dich selbst
You are leaving a party and saying goodbye to someone you just met. What do you say?
Goodbye! ________ you.
We use the '-ing' form (meeting) when we are saying goodbye at the end of a first meeting.
Complete the formal goodbye for a job interview.
It was a ________ meeting you, Mr. Henderson.
'Pleasure' is the most professional and common word to use in a formal business context.
Match the phrase to the correct time.
1. Nice to meet you. 2. Nice meeting you.
'To meet' is for the start (arrival), 'Meeting' is for the end (departure).
Complete the dialogue between two new neighbors.
Neighbor: 'I have to go cook dinner now.' You: 'Okay, ________!'
Since the neighbor is leaving to cook dinner, the conversation is ending, so 'Nice meeting you' is correct.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ways to say 'Nice meeting you'
Casual
- • Nice meeting you!
- • Good meeting ya!
- • Great meeting you!
Formal
- • It was a pleasure meeting you.
- • It was nice meeting you.
- • Pleasure meeting you.
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGoodbye! ________ you.
We use the '-ing' form (meeting) when we are saying goodbye at the end of a first meeting.
It was a ________ meeting you, Mr. Henderson.
'Pleasure' is the most professional and common word to use in a formal business context.
1. Nice to meet you. 2. Nice meeting you.
'To meet' is for the start (arrival), 'Meeting' is for the end (departure).
Neighbor: 'I have to go cook dinner now.' You: 'Okay, ________!'
Since the neighbor is leaving to cook dinner, the conversation is ending, so 'Nice meeting you' is correct.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is technically okay, but 'Nice meeting you' is much more natural for a goodbye.
It is neutral. To make it formal, say 'It was a pleasure meeting you.'
You should still say it! It is a social convention, not necessarily a deep truth. It keeps things polite.
Yes, but usually after you have met them in person or on a call. 'Great meeting you today' is a common email opener.
'Great' is more enthusiastic. Use it if you really enjoyed the conversation.
Yes! You can say 'Nice meeting you all' or 'Nice meeting both of you.'
The best response is: 'You too!' or 'Nice meeting you, too!'
Yes, though 'Lovely meeting you' is also very popular there.
Only after you have actually met in person. Before that, use 'Nice chatting with you.'
Both are okay, but 'Nice meeting you' is much more common for social situations. 'Meeting with you' sounds more like a business appointment.
Just say 'Nice meeting you!' without the name. It's a safe way to be polite.
No, it is standard English used by everyone from students to CEOs.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nice to meet you
similarGreeting for a new person
Nice seeing you
similarGoodbye for someone you already know
Pleasure meeting you
specialized formFormal goodbye
Great connecting with you
specialized formBusiness/Networking goodbye
It was an honor
specialized formVery formal goodbye
