Significado
Used when meeting someone for the first time.
Contexto cultural
In business, 'Memnun oldum' is often accompanied by a firm handshake. It is important to maintain eye contact while saying it to show sincerity. In more traditional or rural areas, younger people might wait for the elder to finish speaking before saying 'Memnun oldum', often with a slight bow. Among young people in cities like Istanbul, 'Memnun oldum' is sometimes shortened to just 'Memnun' in very fast, casual speech, though this is rare. On LinkedIn, it is common to start a message to a new connection with 'Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum' to soften the cold outreach.
The 'Ben de' Rule
Always wait for the other person to finish their 'Memnun oldum' before you say 'Ben de memnun oldum'.
Hand over Heart
If you want to show extra sincerity, place your right hand over your heart while saying it.
Significado
Used when meeting someone for the first time.
The 'Ben de' Rule
Always wait for the other person to finish their 'Memnun oldum' before you say 'Ben de memnun oldum'.
Hand over Heart
If you want to show extra sincerity, place your right hand over your heart while saying it.
Don't over-formalize
Avoid 'Müşerref oldum' with people your own age; it can sound like you're making fun of them.
Teste-se
Complete the dialogue with the correct response.
Ahmet: Merhaba, ben Ahmet. Can: Merhaba Ahmet, ben Can. _______.
When someone introduces themselves, the standard response is 'Memnun oldum'.
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase more polite.
Tanıştığımıza ____ memnun oldum.
'Çok' (very) is the standard intensifier for this phrase.
Which phrase is best for meeting a very important CEO?
Meeting a CEO for the first time:
The use of 'Sizinle' (with you - formal) and 'efendim' (sir/madam) makes it appropriate for a CEO.
Choose the correct response to 'Memnun oldum'.
A: Memnun oldum. B: ________.
'Ben de' means 'Me too' or 'I also'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say it
Social
- • Parties
- • Weddings
- • Friend of a friend
Professional
- • Interviews
- • Meetings
- • New clients
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAhmet: Merhaba, ben Ahmet. Can: Merhaba Ahmet, ben Can. _______.
When someone introduces themselves, the standard response is 'Memnun oldum'.
Tanıştığımıza ____ memnun oldum.
'Çok' (very) is the standard intensifier for this phrase.
Meeting a CEO for the first time:
The use of 'Sizinle' (with you - formal) and 'efendim' (sir/madam) makes it appropriate for a CEO.
A: Memnun oldum. B: ________.
'Ben de' means 'Me too' or 'I also'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, it's perfectly fine and very common. 'Çok' just adds a layer of politeness and warmth.
Usually, it's used at the start. However, you can say 'Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum' at the end of the conversation as a way of saying 'It was nice meeting you'.
'Memnun oldum' is specifically for introductions. 'Sevindim' is for being happy about a situation or news.
The most common way is 'Ben de memnun oldum'.
Frases relacionadas
Tanıştığımıza sevindim
synonymI am happy that we met.
Müşerref oldum
specialized formI am honored.
Görüştüğümüze sevindim
similarI'm glad we saw each other.
Hoş geldiniz
builds onWelcome.
