Bedeutung
Polite phrase used when meeting someone new.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians value personal space. A handshake is standard, but don't overdo it with physical contact. Similar to Estonia, Finns are reserved and appreciate direct, polite phrases like this. In Sweden or Norway, introductions are also quite formal and follow similar patterns of polite acknowledgment. In countries like Germany, the level of formality is very similar to Estonia.
Smile!
Estonians might seem serious, but a smile when saying 'Väga meeldiv' goes a long way.
Don't over-use
Don't say it every time you see the person again. Only for the first meeting.
Bedeutung
Polite phrase used when meeting someone new.
Smile!
Estonians might seem serious, but a smile when saying 'Väga meeldiv' goes a long way.
Don't over-use
Don't say it every time you see the person again. Only for the first meeting.
Add the name
Saying 'Väga meeldiv, [Name]' makes it much more personal and polite.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the phrase.
Väga meeldiv ________.
Adding 'tutvuda' makes the phrase 'Very pleasant to meet you'.
Which is the most polite response to an introduction?
A) Tere. B) Väga meeldiv. C) Mis su nimi on?
'Väga meeldiv' is the standard polite response to an introduction.
Match the Estonian phrase to its English meaning.
1. Väga meeldiv, 2. Tere, 3. Mina olen
Correct mapping of basic introduction vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tere, olen Jüri. B: ________, mina olen Mari.
The appropriate response to an introduction is 'Väga meeldiv'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVäga meeldiv ________.
Adding 'tutvuda' makes the phrase 'Very pleasant to meet you'.
A) Tere. B) Väga meeldiv. C) Mis su nimi on?
'Väga meeldiv' is the standard polite response to an introduction.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Correct mapping of basic introduction vocabulary.
A: Tere, olen Jüri. B: ________, mina olen Mari.
The appropriate response to an introduction is 'Väga meeldiv'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is perfectly professional.
It's not rude, but 'Väga meeldiv' is better.
No, a handshake or nod is standard.
Yes, it's a great opening line.
Just say 'Väga meeldiv' and smile.
No, it's the same for everyone.
It might sound a bit formal, but it's okay.
Yes, it's standard Estonian.
They might be shy; don't take it personally.
Yes, it works for groups too.
No, it's very standard.
V-ä-g-a m-e-e-l-d-i-v.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Rõõm tutvuda
similarA pleasure to meet you
Tere tulemast
builds onWelcome
Kuidas läheb?
builds onHow are you?
Head aega
contrastGoodbye
