A1 Expression Neutral

Îmi pare bine

Nice to meet you

Significado

Said after being introduced to someone new.

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Contexto cultural

Handshakes are mandatory for both men and women in professional settings when saying 'Îmi pare bine'. In casual settings, a nod or a light wave suffices. In villages, introductions are often more elaborate. You might be asked whose child you are before you get to say 'Îmi pare bine'. The phrase is identical, but the accent might be softer. You might also hear 'Noroc' (Luck/Cheers) used more frequently alongside introductions. Younger people often drop the 'Îmi' in very fast speech, saying just 'Pare bine!' or 'Mă bucur!', though 'Îmi pare bine' remains the gold standard.

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The Name Sandwich

A very natural way to use this is: [Greeting] + [Your Name] + [Îmi pare bine]. Example: 'Bună, sunt Alex, îmi pare bine!'

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Don't say 'Mă pare'

This is the #1 mistake. Remember: feelings in Romanian are things that 'seem TO you' (Dative), not things you 'do to yourself' (Reflexive).

Significado

Said after being introduced to someone new.

💡

The Name Sandwich

A very natural way to use this is: [Greeting] + [Your Name] + [Îmi pare bine]. Example: 'Bună, sunt Alex, îmi pare bine!'

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Don't say 'Mă pare'

This is the #1 mistake. Remember: feelings in Romanian are things that 'seem TO you' (Dative), not things you 'do to yourself' (Reflexive).

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The 'Că' Expansion

To sound more fluent, add 'că' + a reason. 'Îmi pare bine că ne-am întâlnit' (I'm glad we met).

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word to complete the introduction.

Bună ziua! Îmi ______ bine de cunoștință.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: pare

The verb 'a părea' (to seem) is the only one used in this fixed expression.

Which pronoun is correct for 'I am pleased'?

______ pare bine să te văd.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Îmi

'Îmi' is the dative pronoun required by the verb 'a părea' in this context.

Complete the dialogue between Ana and Dan.

Ana: Dan, ea este prietena mea, Ioana. Dan: Bună, Ioana! ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Îmi pare bine

'Îmi pare bine' is the standard response when being introduced to someone.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

You are leaving a meeting and want to say 'It was nice meeting you'.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Mi-a părut bine

The past tense 'Mi-a părut' is used when the meeting is concluding.

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4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word to complete the introduction. Fill Blank A1

Bună ziua! Îmi ______ bine de cunoștință.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: pare

The verb 'a părea' (to seem) is the only one used in this fixed expression.

Which pronoun is correct for 'I am pleased'? Choose A1

______ pare bine să te văd.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Îmi

'Îmi' is the dative pronoun required by the verb 'a părea' in this context.

Complete the dialogue between Ana and Dan. dialogue_completion A1

Ana: Dan, ea este prietena mea, Ioana. Dan: Bună, Ioana! ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Îmi pare bine

'Îmi pare bine' is the standard response when being introduced to someone.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

You are leaving a meeting and want to say 'It was nice meeting you'.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Mi-a părut bine

The past tense 'Mi-a părut' is used when the meeting is concluding.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

It is neutral. You can use it with a child, a friend, or a boss. It's the safest phrase in Romanian.

It's very informal and a bit lazy. Stick to 'Îmi pare bine' until you are very comfortable with the language.

'Încântat' is more formal and elegant, similar to 'Enchanted'. 'Îmi pare bine' is more common and down-to-earth.

Yes, for 'we' it becomes 'Ne pare bine'.

Frases relacionadas

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Îmi pare rău

contrast

I am sorry

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Încântat

synonym

Enchanted / Pleased

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Mă bucur

similar

I am glad

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Cu plăcere

builds on

With pleasure

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