Freut mich
Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you
Pronunciation
/fʁɔɪ̯t mɪç/
Cultural Note
Freut mich (short for 'Es freut mich') is the standard phrase when being introduced to someone. It is often accompanied by a firm handshake in German culture. The longer form 'Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen' is more formal and used in professional introductions.
📝 Example Sentences
Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen!
Pleased to meet you!
Ich bin Anna. — Freut mich, ich bin Thomas.
I'm Anna. — Nice to meet you, I'm Thomas.
Es freut mich sehr, dass wir uns endlich treffen.
I'm very pleased that we're finally meeting.
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