נעים מאוד
Nice to meet you
Naim meod
Express pleasure at meeting someone.
Context: Literally means "very pleasant". Used when meeting someone for the first time.
How to Use "Nice to meet you" in a Conversation
Example conversation:
A: Literally means "very pleasant".
B: נעים מאוד
This phrase is considered neutral in register and is at a beginner difficulty level for Hebrew learners.
How to Pronounce "נעים מאוד"
Naim meod
Break it down: Naim — meod
Hebrew is read from right to left. The transliteration above follows English reading order (left to right) to help you pronounce each sound correctly.
Cultural Tips for Using This Phrase
In Israel, this phrase works in most situations — from talking to friends to speaking with shopkeepers or colleagues.
This phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender, making it easy to learn and use for beginners.
Body language matters in Israel. When saying "nice to meet you", Israelis often accompany greetings with warm eye contact and sometimes a handshake or cheek kiss between friends.
Learning "Nice to meet you" — Quick Reference
| Hebrew | נעים מאוד |
| Pronunciation | Naim meod |
| English | Nice to meet you |
| Category | greetings |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Gender-specific | No — same for everyone |
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