German Phrase
War schön, mit dir zu reden. Wollen wir uns nochmal treffen?
Meaning
This phrase is a polite and friendly way to conclude a conversation and express interest in future interaction. It combines a past tense statement about the pleasantness of the discussion with a direct, yet inviting, question about meeting again, indicating a desire to continue the connection.
When to use
Use this phrase at the end of a pleasant conversation, especially on a first date, with a new acquaintance, or after a casual meeting where you'd like to see the person again. It's suitable for informal to semi-formal contexts, showing genuine interest without being overly pushy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Warschön,mitdirzureden.Wollenwirunsnochmaltreffen?
War (sein)
'War' is the simple past (Präteritum) of the verb 'sein' (to be). It's commonly used for past states or events, especially in spoken German for 'it was'.
mit dir zu reden
This is an infinitive clause with 'zu.' 'Mit dir' means 'with you' (dative case). 'Zu reden' means 'to talk.' The structure 'schön, etwas zu tun' (nice to do something) is very common in German.
Wollen (wollen)
'Wollen' is a modal verb meaning 'to want.' Here, it's used in a question to suggest or propose something, making the invitation softer and more collaborative than a direct command.
uns
This is the reflexive pronoun 'us' in the accusative case. It is used with reflexive verbs like 'sich treffen' (to meet), indicating that the action is performed by and to the subjects themselves.
nochmal
This adverb means 'again' or 'one more time.' It's frequently used in spoken German to express repetition of an action or event.
treffen
This is the infinitive of the verb 'to meet.' In a question with a modal verb like 'wollen,' the infinitive verb typically goes at the very end of the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Ich muss dann leider los. War schön, mit dir zu reden.
I unfortunately have to go now. It was nice talking to you.
Ja, mir auch! Wollen wir uns nochmal treffen?
Yes, me too! Shall we meet again?
✕Common Mistakes
Es war schön, mit dir zu reden. Wollen wir uns wieder treffen?
While 'wieder' means 'again,' 'nochmal' is more common and natural for 'meet again' in this context, implying a repetition of the event or a new instance of meeting.
War schön, mit dir zu sprechen. Wollen wir uns nochmal treffen?
While 'sprechen' means 'to speak,' 'reden' is more commonly used for 'to talk' in a conversational sense, making 'mit dir zu reden' sound more natural here.
Es war schön, mit dir zu reden. Treffen wir uns nochmal?
While grammatically correct, 'Wollen wir uns nochmal treffen?' is a softer, more inviting way to suggest a future meeting, implying a shared desire rather than a direct proposition.
↔Alternatives
Es war sehr nett, dich kennenzulernen. Vielleicht sehen wir uns bald wieder?
It was very nice to meet you. Maybe we'll see each other again soon?
Hat Spaß gemacht! Melde dich mal.
It was fun! Get in touch sometime.
Ich würde mich freuen, dich wiederzusehen.
I would be happy to see you again.
Cultural Tip
Germans value directness, but politeness is also key. This phrase strikes a good balance. It's common to use 'du' (informal 'you') after a pleasant conversation, especially if you've spent some time together, even if you started with 'Sie.' The 'Wollen wir uns nochmal treffen?' is a genuine invitation, not just a polite formality, so be prepared for a positive response.