Es ist schön, Sie zu treffen
It's nice to meet you
Language note: A full polite greeting phrase for new acquaintances.
Culture note: Handshakes are common when saying this in person.
Context: You express that it's nice to meet the other person.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Es
[es]
It
Refers to a non-specific object or thing.
"Es ist schön", draußen zu sein.
"It's nice" to be outside.
ist
[ist]
Is
Third person singular of the verb 'to be'.
"Ist" es wahr?
"Is" it true?
schön
[shœn]
Nice
Pleasing; agreeable.
Das Wetter „ist schön“.
The weather "is nice".
Sie
[zee]
You
Formal second-person singular or plural pronoun.
Wie geht es "Ihnen"?
How are "you"?
zu
[tsoo]
To
Indicating direction or position.
Wir fahren "zu" ihm.
We are going "to" him.
treffen
[treh-fen]
Meet
To come into the presence or company of.
Es ist toll, sie zu "treffen".
It's great to "meet" them.
Phrase Parts
Es ist schön
Sie zu treffen
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