How to Say ‘The pleasure is mine’ in Italian
Il piacere è mio
💬 Usage Tip: Common polite response to a greeting.
🇮🇹 In Italy: This exchange cultivates respect in Italian culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Il piacere
È mio
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Il
[eel]
The pleasure is mine
Used as a polite response in social interactions.
Il piacere è mio di incontrarla.
The pleasure is mine to meet you.
piacere
[pyah-CHAY-ray]
Pleasure
Refers to the feeling of enjoyment.
Il piacere di conoscerla è stato mio.
The pleasure of meeting you was mine.
è
[EH]
Is
Third-person singular form of 'to be'.
Il lavoro è molto soddisfacente.
The job is very satisfying.
mio
[MEE-oh]
Mine
Used to describe possession.
Questo zaino è mio.
This backpack is mine.
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