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4 variations
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Formal for the bank, casual for the bar. Same meaning, right register.
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English
"I can't wait to try the local food"
Spanish
Multiple phrase variants
Get four options for every situation with subtle differences in tone, formality, and regional usage.
- Ranked by local usage frequency
- Context labels: formal, casual, regional
- Find the perfect fit for your situation
Example conversation
やっと会えて嬉しいです !
Yatto aete ureshii desu!
I'm so happy we finally met!
こちらこそ、お会いできて良かったです。
Kochira koso, oaidekite yokatta desu.
Likewise, I'm glad we could meet.
今日はいい天気ですね。
Kyō wa ii tenki desu ne.
It's nice weather today, isn't it?
そうですね。散歩日和ですね。
Sō desu ne. Sanpo biyori desu ne.
Yes, it is. Perfect for a walk.
Conversation examples
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Level-appropriate vocabulary
From CEFR A1 to JLPT N2, get phrases matched to your proficiency level.
- Supports CEFR, JLPT, HSK, and DELE
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English
"It's so nice to finally meet you!"
French
C'est super de te rencontrer enfin !
It's great to meet you at last!
Content de te voir enfin !
Happy to finally see you!
Ça me fait plaisir de te rencontrer enfin !
It pleases me to finally meet you!
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Verb tenses
Present affirmative
Genzai-kei
Present negative
Hitei-kei
Past affirmative
Kako-kei
Past negative
Kako no hitei
Te-form
Te-kei
Potential form
Kanou-kei
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