prettig kennis te maken
nice to meet you, pleased to meet you
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
ˈprɛtəx ˈkɛnɪs tə ˈmaːkə(n)
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Cultural Note
This is the standard formal introduction phrase. The informal version is 'leuk je te ontmoeten.' Dutch people typically shake hands when meeting for the first time. Among friends and family, the Dutch greeting involves three kisses on the cheeks (right-left-right), though this varies by region.
📝 Example Sentences
Hallo, ik ben Peter. Prettig kennis te maken.
Hello, I'm Peter. Nice to meet you.
Prettig kennis te maken, ik heb veel over u gehoord.
Pleased to meet you, I've heard a lot about you.
Het was prettig kennis met u te maken.
It was nice to meet you.