Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Aangenaam
Nice to meet you
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
Said when meeting someone for the first time.
Example
Aangenaam kennis te maken.
Nice to meet you.
Etymology
'Aangenaam' is derived from Middle Dutch 'aangaen', meaning 'to please', evolving into a polite expression to convey pleasure in meeting someone.
How & Where It’s Used
'Aangenaam' is a formal greeting often used in professional contexts and is suitable for written introductions or conversations.