Arabic · Greetings & Phrases
تشرفنا
Tasharrafna
Nice to meet you
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Said when meeting someone for the first time, meaning we are honored.
Example
تشرفنا بلقائك!
Nice to meet you!
Etymology
'تشرفنا' (Tasharrafna) literally means 'we have been honored'. It reflects the Arabic cultural context of hospitality and respect when meeting someone.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal introductions to express pleasure in meeting someone. The phrase is popular across Arabic-speaking cultures.