nice to see you

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/ˈnaɪs tə ˈsi ju/
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A warm greeting or farewell between people who already know each other.
Practice using nice to see you in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • "Nice to see you, Dad," the boy said with a smile.
  • "Nice to see you again," he said at the door.
  • At the end of the visit, she said, "Nice to see you."
  • "Hello, Maya. Nice to see you!"
  • We said "Nice to see you" before leaving.

Similar words

lovely to see you
good to see you

Meanings

Pleasure at meeting again

social
neutral
Said when greeting or leaving someone you already know, to show that meeting them was pleasant.

Examples

  • "Hello, Maya. Nice to see you!"
  • "Nice to see you again," he said at the door.
  • At the end of the visit, she said, "Nice to see you."
  • "Nice to see you, Dad," the boy said with a smile.
  • We said "Nice to see you" before leaving.

Similar words

good to see you
lovely to see you

Etymology

Nice expresses pleasure and see you refers to meeting the other person. Together they show pleasure at the encounter.

FAQ

When do I say nice to see you?

Say it when you meet someone you already know, or when leaving them.

Is nice to see you for a first meeting?

Usually no. Nice to meet you is the usual expression for a first introduction.

Can nice to see you be a farewell?

Yes. It can express pleasure at the end of a visit.

What can I reply to nice to see you?

You can say, Nice to see you too.

Is nice to see you polite?

Yes. It works with friends and in polite everyday meetings.

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