Amharic · Greetings & Phrases
ደስ ብሎኛል
des bilognal
Pleased to meet you
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Said when meeting someone, literally it has pleased me.
Example
ስለተዋወቅን ደስ ብሎኛል!
I am pleased we met!
Etymology
'ደስ ብሎኛል' (des bilognal) translates to 'pleased to meet you.' The phrase uses 'ደስ' which signifies joy, underscoring the cultural significance of greetings.
How & Where It’s Used
Typically used in formal or polite contexts during introductions, it is more common in spoken communication but can appear in writing.