Significado
Said when meeting someone for the first time.
Contexto cultural
Handshakes are very common among men when saying this phrase. Women often prefer a nod or a smile, though handshakes are becoming more common in business. In diaspora communities (Canada, USA), the phrase is often used with a bit more 'Americanized' enthusiasm and a wider smile than in mainland Ukraine. In a professional setting, it is polite to wait for the person of higher status to offer their hand first while saying the phrase. Younger Ukrainians often drop the 'познайомитися' and just say 'Приємно!' with a friendly wave or a fist bump.
The 'Vzaiemno' Trick
If you forget the whole phrase, just say 'Взаємно' (vza-yem-no) when they say it to you. It's the perfect polite shortcut.
First Time Only!
Remember, if you say this to someone you've met before, it's like saying 'I have no idea who you are.'
Significado
Said when meeting someone for the first time.
The 'Vzaiemno' Trick
If you forget the whole phrase, just say 'Взаємно' (vza-yem-no) when they say it to you. It's the perfect polite shortcut.
First Time Only!
Remember, if you say this to someone you've met before, it's like saying 'I have no idea who you are.'
Add the Name
Adding the person's name at the end (e.g., 'Приємно познайомитися, Оксано!') makes you sound much more fluent and friendly.
Eye Contact
Ukrainians value direct eye contact during introductions. Looking away can seem untrustworthy.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the standard introduction phrase.
Приємно __________.
The full phrase is 'Приємно познайомитися'. 'Знати' means 'to know' (state), 'зустріти' means 'to meet' (physical), and 'бачити' means 'to see'.
Which response is the most natural when someone says 'Приємно познайомитися' to you?
— Приємно познайомитися! — ...
'Мені також приємно' means 'It's pleasant for me too.' 'Будь ласка' is 'You're welcome,' which doesn't fit here.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are meeting your new boss for the first time.
This is the most formal and appropriate greeting for a first meeting with a superior.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Олена: Привіт! Я Олена. Марк: Привіт, Олено! Я Марк. __________.
'Дуже приємно' is the perfect short response after exchanging names.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Variations of Introduction
Formal
- • Маю честь...
- • Дуже приємно познайомитися з Вами
Casual
- • Дуже приємно
- • Приємно!
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosПриємно __________.
The full phrase is 'Приємно познайомитися'. 'Знати' means 'to know' (state), 'зустріти' means 'to meet' (physical), and 'бачити' means 'to see'.
— Приємно познайомитися! — ...
'Мені також приємно' means 'It's pleasant for me too.' 'Будь ласка' is 'You're welcome,' which doesn't fit here.
You are meeting your new boss for the first time.
This is the most formal and appropriate greeting for a first meeting with a superior.
Олена: Привіт! Я Олена. Марк: Привіт, Олено! Я Марк. __________.
'Дуже приємно' is the perfect short response after exchanging names.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with a CEO or a student. It's always safe.
Yes, in very casual settings, but 'Дуже приємно' is a better short version.
'-тись' is just a shorter version often used in speaking. Both are correct.
No, it's usually dropped. Saying 'Приємно познайомитися' is the standard.
Say 'Мені також приємно' or 'Взаємно'.
Yes, it's very common in the first email to a new contact.
Yes, you can say 'Приємно познайомитися з вами всіма' (Nice to meet you all).
The 'по-' makes it perfective, meaning the act of meeting is finished and successful.
Yes! A warm, genuine smile is highly appreciated in Ukrainian culture.
In business, yes. In casual settings, a nod is fine, especially for women.
It happens! Just say 'Вибачте, я забув ваше ім'я' (Sorry, I forgot your name).
Not really a 'slang' word, but 'Приємно!' with a fist bump is as casual as it gets.
Frases relacionadas
Дуже приємно
synonymVery pleasant
Радий познайомитися
similarGlad to meet you
Взаємно
builds onMutually
Радий вас бачити
contrastGlad to see you
Дозвольте відрекомендуватися
specialized formAllow me to introduce myself
Будемо знайомі
similarLet's be acquainted
