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Questions & Answers about Bardzo miło mi.
What is the literal translation of Bardzo miło mi?
Literally, it translates to "Very nicely to me." In Polish, to express that you are pleased or feel good about a situation, you often use the adverb miło (nicely or pleasantly) combined with the word for "to me," which is mi.
Why do we use mi here instead of mnie?
Both mi and mnie mean "to me", but mi is the short, unstressed version. In Polish, you use the short form unless you want to put special emphasis on the word "me" or if it starts a sentence. Since the focus here is on how pleasant the meeting is, we use the short form mi.
Is the word order fixed, or could I say Bardzo mi miło?
Polish word order is quite flexible. Bardzo mi miło is perfectly correct and actually more common. Bardzo miło mi means exactly the same thing and is just a slight, natural variation of the phrase.
Do I only use this when meeting someone for the first time?
Yes, it is the standard Polish equivalent of "Nice to meet you" or "Pleased to meet you." It is used precisely at the moment of introduction, and it works great in both formal and casual situations.