Significado
Said when meeting someone for first time.
Contexto cultural
Handshakes are mandatory when saying 'Drago mi je'. Avoiding eye contact or a limp handshake can negate the politeness of the phrase. In the south, people are more expressive. 'Drago mi je' might be followed by a question about where you are from or whose family you belong to. The influence of German 'Kultur' is strong. Politeness is more structured. You might hear 'Moj naklon' (My bow) alongside 'Drago mi je' in very old-fashioned circles. Croatians value personal relationships in business. Saying 'Drago mi je' with genuine warmth is the first step in building 'povjerenje' (trust).
The 'I meni' Trick
If you forget the phrase, just wait for the other person to say it and reply 'I meni' (And to me).
Don't over-intensify
Saying 'Previše mi je drago' (It's too dear to me) sounds strange. Stick to 'Jako' or 'Baš'.
Significado
Said when meeting someone for first time.
The 'I meni' Trick
If you forget the phrase, just wait for the other person to say it and reply 'I meni' (And to me).
Don't over-intensify
Saying 'Previše mi je drago' (It's too dear to me) sounds strange. Stick to 'Jako' or 'Baš'.
Smile!
Croatians can have a 'resting stern face', but 'Drago mi je' is always accompanied by a genuine smile.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'Nice to meet you'.
______ mi je.
'Drago mi je' is the fixed expression for 'Nice to meet you'.
How do you respond when someone says 'Drago mi je'?
Person A: Drago mi je. Person B: _______.
'I meni' means 'To me too' and is the standard response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are leaving a party and want to tell the host it was nice meeting them.
Use the past tense 'Bilo mi je' when the meeting is concluding.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Ana: Marko, ovo je naša nova šefica, gđa. Ivić. Marko: Dobar dan, gđo. Ivić. ________.
The full version is more appropriate for a formal introduction to a boss.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios______ mi je.
'Drago mi je' is the fixed expression for 'Nice to meet you'.
Person A: Drago mi je. Person B: _______.
'I meni' means 'To me too' and is the standard response.
Situation: You are leaving a party and want to tell the host it was nice meeting them.
Use the past tense 'Bilo mi je' when the meeting is concluding.
Ana: Marko, ovo je naša nova šefica, gđa. Ivić. Marko: Dobar dan, gđo. Ivić. ________.
The full version is more appropriate for a formal introduction to a boss.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it sounds incomplete and confusing. Always include 'mi je'.
No. Whether you are male, female, or non-binary, you always say 'Drago mi je'.
Yes, the basic phrase is neutral. To make it formal, add 'što sam Vas upoznao'.
Don't say 'Drago mi je' again. Say 'Drago mi je da se opet vidimo' (I'm glad we see each other again).
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used across all BCMS (Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian) languages.
Because it's an impersonal construction where the feeling is directed 'to' you (dative).
Not better, just different. It's more common in Montenegro and parts of Serbia, or among older Croatians.
Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. Usually, you'd just say 'Bok! Kako se zoveš?'.
Nije mi drago. (e.g., Nije mi drago što kasniš - I'm not glad you're late).
Not really a direct slang word, but 'Drago mi je' is often said very quickly as 'Drag'mi'je'.
Frases relacionadas
Milo mi je
synonymNice to meet you (softer/older)
Zadovoljstvo mi je
specialized formIt's my pleasure
Drago mi je zbog tebe
builds onI'm glad for you
Upoznati
relatedTo meet/get to know
