🇩🇪 German phrases

How to Say "Nice to see you" in German

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Schön, dich zu sehen
"Nice to see you" in German · say it like shurn, deesh tsoo zay-en

The most natural way to say "Nice to see you" in German is Schön, dich zu sehen. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Schön, Sie zu sehen
more formal, used with strangers or in professional settings
Gut dich zu sehen
a casual variant, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you know and want to express happiness at seeing them. It is appropriate in both casual and semi-formal situations. Use the formal variant when addressing someone you do not know well or in a professional context.

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Examples in German

GermanEnglish
Schön, dich zu sehen, wie geht es dir?Nice to see you, how are you?
Common mistake
A common mistake is using the informal 'dich' with someone you should address formally, which would require 'Sie'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Schön, dich zu sehen, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking German with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use the formal version?

Use the formal version when speaking to someone you do not know well or in a business setting.

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