Significado
Said after being introduced to someone new.
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.
The Name Sandwich
A very natural way to use this is: [Greeting] + [Your Name] + [Îmi pare bine]. Example: 'Bună, sunt Alex, îmi pare bine!'
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!'
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).
The 'Că' Expansion
To sound more fluent, add 'că' + a reason. 'Îmi pare bine că ne-am întâlnit' (I'm glad we met).
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the introduction.
Bună ziua! Îmi ______ bine de cunoștință.
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.
'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! ________.
'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'.
The past tense 'Mi-a părut' is used when the meeting is concluding.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBună ziua! Îmi ______ bine de cunoștință.
The verb 'a părea' (to seem) is the only one used in this fixed expression.
______ pare bine să te văd.
'Îmi' is the dative pronoun required by the verb 'a părea' in this context.
Ana: Dan, ea este prietena mea, Ioana. Dan: Bună, Ioana! ________.
'Îmi pare bine' is the standard response when being introduced to someone.
You are leaving a meeting and want to say 'It was nice meeting you'.
The past tense 'Mi-a părut' is used when the meeting is concluding.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasIt 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
Îmi pare rău
contrastI am sorry
Încântat
synonymEnchanted / Pleased
Mă bucur
similarI am glad
Cu plăcere
builds onWith pleasure
