A2 Expression 중립

Hyggelig å treffes

Nice to meet you

Greeting someone for the first time.

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문화적 배경

Handshakes are vital. When saying 'Hyggelig å treffes', always look the person in the eye and give a firm, brief handshake. Norwegians value punctuality and directness. Saying this phrase quickly at the start of a meeting shows you are ready to get to work in a friendly way. Because of the egalitarian nature of society, you use the same phrase for a waiter as you would for a CEO. On dating apps like Tinder or Bumble, 'Hyggelig å treffes' is often used in the first message to set a polite, non-creepy tone.

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The 'I like måte' trick

If you forget the phrase, just wait for them to say it and reply 'I like måte' (Likewise). It works every time!

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Eye Contact

In Norway, avoiding eye contact during this phrase can seem suspicious or rude. Look them in the eye!

Greeting someone for the first time.

💡

The 'I like måte' trick

If you forget the phrase, just wait for them to say it and reply 'I like måte' (Likewise). It works every time!

💬

Eye Contact

In Norway, avoiding eye contact during this phrase can seem suspicious or rude. Look them in the eye!

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Don't over-formalize

Avoid using 'Dem' (formal you) unless you are literally talking to the King. It sounds sarcastic otherwise.

셀프 테스트

You are meeting your new boss for the first time. What do you say?

Hei, jeg heter [Navn]. _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

'Hyggelig å treffes' is the correct phrase for a first-time introduction.

Complete the phrase with the correct reciprocal verb form.

Det er hyggelig å _______ (treffe).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: treffes

The reciprocal form '-s' is needed to mean 'meet each other'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Hyggelig å se deg igjen. 2. Hyggelig å treffes.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Se deg igjen' is for friends; 'treffes' is for strangers.

Fill in the response to the introduction.

A: Hei, jeg er Lise. Hyggelig å treffes! B: _______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'I like måte' means 'Likewise' and is the perfect response.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to use which greeting

🆕

First Time

  • Hyggelig å treffes
  • Hyggelig å hilse på deg
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Known Person

  • Hyggelig å se deg
  • Takk for sist

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
You are meeting your new boss for the first time. What do you say? Choose A2

Hei, jeg heter [Navn]. _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

'Hyggelig å treffes' is the correct phrase for a first-time introduction.

Complete the phrase with the correct reciprocal verb form. Fill Blank B1

Det er hyggelig å _______ (treffe).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: treffes

The reciprocal form '-s' is needed to mean 'meet each other'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. Hyggelig å se deg igjen. 2. Hyggelig å treffes.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Se deg igjen' is for friends; 'treffes' is for strangers.

Fill in the response to the introduction. dialogue_completion A2

A: Hei, jeg er Lise. Hyggelig å treffes! B: _______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'I like måte' means 'Likewise' and is the perfect response.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

Yes, it is perfectly interchangeable and very common in Oslo.

Usually no. Stick to a handshake for the first meeting. Hugging is for established friends.

Use 'Hyggelig å se deg igjen' (Nice to see you again).

It's reciprocal, meaning it implies 'we' meet 'each other'.

Yes, it's a great way to start a first-time professional email.

관련 표현

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I like måte

similar

Likewise / In the same way

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Hyggelig å se deg

similar

Nice to see you

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Gledelig å møte deg

specialized form

Joyful to meet you

🔗

Takk for sist

contrast

Thanks for the last time

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