Significado
A formal greeting when meeting someone for first time.
Contexto cultural
Handshakes should be firm and accompanied by direct eye contact. Avoiding eye contact can be seen as suspicious or shy. The 'Vykanie' (formal) vs 'Tykanie' (informal) distinction is very important. Always start with 'vás' (formal) until the other person suggests 'ty' (informal). Titles are often used in introductions. If someone is a 'Docent' or 'Inžinier', it's polite to include that in your greeting. In business, it is common to exchange business cards immediately after the 'Teší ma' greeting.
The 'Aj mňa' Rule
If someone says 'Teší ma' to you first, the most natural response is 'Aj mňa' (Me too).
Don't forget the comma
In writing, always put a comma before 'že'. It's a strict rule in Slovak grammar.
Significado
A formal greeting when meeting someone for first time.
The 'Aj mňa' Rule
If someone says 'Teší ma' to you first, the most natural response is 'Aj mňa' (Me too).
Don't forget the comma
In writing, always put a comma before 'že'. It's a strict rule in Slovak grammar.
Eye Contact
Slovaks value sincerity. Look the person in the eye when saying this phrase to show you mean it.
Titles Matter
If you know the person's title (Doctor, Engineer), add it after the phrase for extra politeness.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct formal pronoun.
Teší ma, že ____ spoznávam, pán riaditeľ.
'Vás' is the formal accusative pronoun used for 'Vykanie'.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Select the correct version:
Slovak requires a comma before the conjunction 'že'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Meeting your new boss for the first time.
This is the most appropriate formal greeting for a first meeting.
Complete the response.
Person A: 'Dobrý deň, ja som pani Malá.' Person B: 'Dobrý deň, pani Malá. _________.'
This is the standard polite response to an introduction.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs. Informal Introductions
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTeší ma, že ____ spoznávam, pán riaditeľ.
'Vás' is the formal accusative pronoun used for 'Vykanie'.
Select the correct version:
Slovak requires a comma before the conjunction 'že'.
Meeting your new boss for the first time.
This is the most appropriate formal greeting for a first meeting.
Person A: 'Dobrý deň, ja som pani Malá.' Person B: 'Dobrý deň, pani Malá. _________.'
This is the standard polite response to an introduction.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'Teší ma' is the most common short version and is perfectly polite for most situations.
'Vás' is for formal/plural (Vykanie), and 'ťa' is for informal/friends (Tykanie).
No, for the past tense you would say 'Bolo mi potešením' (It was a pleasure).
Yes, 'vás' is also the plural 'you', so the phrase works for one person or a whole group.
It's better to use the informal 'Teší ma, že ťa spoznávam' or just 'Ahoj'.
Just say 'Teší ma' and then ask 'Prepáčte, ako sa voláte?'
Yes, the Czech equivalent is 'Těší mě, že vás poznávam', which is very similar.
Yes, it's a very polite way to start an email to someone you haven't met yet.
Slovak grammar requires all subordinate clauses to be separated by commas.
Neither is 'better', but 'Teší ma' is slightly more formal and traditional.
Frases relacionadas
Rád vás spoznávam
similarI am glad to meet you.
Je mi potešením
synonymIt is a pleasure to me.
Zoznámte sa
builds onGet acquainted / Meet each other.
Rád vás vidím
contrastGlad to see you.
