Es war mir ein Vergnügen
It was my pleasure
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ɛs vaːɐ̯ miːɐ̯ aɪ̯n fɛɐ̯ˈɡnyːɡn̩/
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Cultural Note
This is a refined, formal expression typically used after a business meeting, formal dinner, or professional collaboration. It conveys genuine appreciation while maintaining elegant distance. The less formal version, 'Es hat mich gefreut,' works well in semi-formal situations.
📝 Example Sentences
Es war mir ein Vergnügen, Sie kennenzulernen.
It was my pleasure to meet you.
Es war mir ein Vergnügen, mit Ihnen zusammenzuarbeiten.
It was my pleasure working with you.
Vielen Dank! — Es war mir ein Vergnügen.
Many thanks! — It was my pleasure.