Signification
A polite phrase said upon meeting someone for the first time.
Contexte culturel
In the Levant, people often follow 'Sururtu bi-liqa'ika' with 'Fursa Sa'ida' (Happy opportunity). It is common to place the right hand over the heart while saying it to show sincerity. Egyptians are known for their verbal warmth. They might use 'Tasharrafna' more frequently in daily life, but 'Sururtu bi-liqa'ika' is highly respected in the Cairo business world. In the Gulf, formal greetings are longer. You might say 'Sururtu bi-liqa'ika' and then be asked about your health and family several times. Politeness is measured by the time spent in the greeting. In formal settings, MSA is used, but in Darija (dialect), people might use French-influenced greetings. Using the pure Arabic 'Sururtu' shows a high level of education.
The 'Also' Response
If someone says it to you first, the perfect response is 'Wa ana aydan sururtu bi-liqa'ika' (And I also was pleased to meet you).
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to. Saying '-ka' to a woman is a very common beginner mistake that sounds jarring.
Signification
A polite phrase said upon meeting someone for the first time.
The 'Also' Response
If someone says it to you first, the perfect response is 'Wa ana aydan sururtu bi-liqa'ika' (And I also was pleased to meet you).
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to. Saying '-ka' to a woman is a very common beginner mistake that sounds jarring.
Hand on Heart
For extra cultural points, place your right hand over your heart when saying this. It signals deep sincerity.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase to say 'Nice to meet you' to a woman.
سُرِرْتُ بِـ_______
The suffix '-ki' is used when addressing a female.
Which preposition is required after 'Sururtu'?
سُرِرْتُ ___ لِقَائِكَ
The verb 'surra' (to be delighted) always takes the preposition 'bi'.
Ahmed just introduced himself. What is the most polite response?
Ahmed: أَنَا أَحْمَد. You: ________
This is the standard polite way to acknowledge a first introduction.
Match the phrase to the correct group of people.
سُرِرْتُ بِلِقَائِكُمْ
The suffix '-kum' is the plural 'you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Suffix Changes for 'Your Meeting'
Male
- • bi-liqa'iKA
Female
- • bi-liqa'iKI
Group
- • bi-liqa'iKUM
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesسُرِرْتُ بِـ_______
The suffix '-ki' is used when addressing a female.
سُرِرْتُ ___ لِقَائِكَ
The verb 'surra' (to be delighted) always takes the preposition 'bi'.
Ahmed: أَنَا أَحْمَد. You: ________
This is the standard polite way to acknowledge a first introduction.
سُرِرْتُ بِلِقَائِكُمْ
The suffix '-kum' is the plural 'you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is used in daily life, but specifically in formal or new situations. You won't hear it between friends, but you will hear it in every office and formal gathering.
No, 'Sururtu' alone sounds incomplete. You need to specify what you are pleased with, which is 'bi-liqa'ika' (with your meeting).
'Tasharrafna' is shorter and more common in dialects. 'Sururtu bi-liqa'ika' is more 'proper' and follows Modern Standard Arabic rules.
You use the dual suffix: 'Sururtu bi-liqa'ikuma' (بِلِقَائِكُمَا).
Yes! The verb 'Sururtu' (I was delighted) is the same for both men and women speakers.
Expressions liées
تَشَرَّفْنَا
synonymWe are honored
فُرْصَة سَعِيدَة
similarHappy opportunity
أَهْلًا وَسَهْلًا
builds onWelcome
لِي الشَّرَف
specialized formThe honor is mine
