Cool MateGood to see you vs Nice talking to you
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Good to see you
Top 2,000 (common)
Nice talking to you
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Good to see you
| Good to see you | Nice talking to you | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɡʊd tə siː jʊ//🇺🇸 //ɡʊd tə si ju// | 🇬🇧 //naɪs ˈtɔːkɪŋ tuː juː//🇺🇸 //naɪs ˈtɔkɪŋ tu ju// |
| Meaning | It's nice to meet you or see you again. | It was good to speak with you. |
| Example | It’s so nice to see you again! | Nice talking to you at the party last night. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | good to see you again, really good to see you, always good to see you | nice talking to you too, nice talking to you again, nice talking with friends |
| Common mistakes | 'Good seeing you' is incorrect., Using in very formal settings can feel too casual., Confusing with 'nice to see you' which is similar. | Using in formal business settings., Saying 'Nice to talk with you' instead of 'Nice talking to you'., Forgetting to use it at the end of a conversation. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase when greeting someone you know. It's friendly and appropriate in both casual and semi-formal settings. | Use this phrase to end a conversation pleasantly. It's suitable for casual contexts but may not be appropriate in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Good to see you vs Nice talking to you
What's the difference between Good to see you and Nice talking to you?
Good to see you: It's nice to meet you or see you again. Nice talking to you: It was good to speak with you.
Which is more formal: Good to see you and Nice talking to you?
Good to see you is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Good to see you: It’s so nice to see you again! Nice talking to you: Nice talking to you at the party last night.
Can I use Good to see you and Nice talking to you interchangeably?
Not always. Good to see you and Nice talking to you are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.