ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก

Meaning and Use

This is a polite and standard phrase to say when you are introduced to someone for the first time. It directly translates to 'happy to get to know you.'

Politeness and Register

The phrase itself is inherently polite. When used by a male speaker, it is common to add ครับ (krap) at the end for extra politeness. A female speaker would add ค่ะ (ka).

Pronunciation

ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก (yin dee tee dai roo jak)

• ยินดี (yin dee): 'happy' or 'glad'.
• ที่ (tee): 'that' or 'which'.
• ได้ (dai): 'to get' or 'to be able to'.
• รู้จัก (roo jak): 'to know' or 'to be acquainted with'.

Pay attention to the short vowel in รู้จัก (roo jak), which is pronounced with a falling tone.

Notes

ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก (yin dee tee dai roo jak) - Nice to meet you. Use politely when meeting someone for the first time.