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it was nice to talk to you vs It was nice to talking to you

The correct phrase is "It was nice to talk to you." The verb "talk" should be in its base form after the preposition "to." The -ing form "talking" isn't appropriate in this context.
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it was nice to talk to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase to express that you enjoyed a conversation with someone. The verb "talk" should be in its base form after the preposition "to."

Examples:

  • It was nice to talk to you. Let's do it again sometime.
  • It's always nice to talk to you. You have such interesting stories.
  • I find it nice to talk to you. You always make me smile.
  • She said it was nice to talk to you. She enjoyed your company.
  • We thought it was nice to talk to you. You're a great listener.
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  • It was nice to talk to you on the phone · Erika44100 · Oct 3, 2009 · Letter Writing. Replies: 2. Views: 117K. Oct 3, 2009 · pyoung · P · D · Be good!/Be nice!/
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  • “Nice to talk to you” is the correct choice between those two. In my experience, it's more natural to say, “Nice talking to you,” or “It was nice to talk to you ...
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It was nice to talking to you

This phrase is incorrect. The -ing form of the verb "talking" is not suitable after the preposition "to."

  • Aug 31, 2023 ... After our quick convo she messaged me "It was nice to talking to you" and I said the same and I can't wait to talk to you more which she ...
  • Nov 9, 2014 ... 0. You can say...it was nice to talking to you...then hang up. November 9, 2014. 2. 0. Spencer lu. Thanks a lot! November 9, 2014 · Reply.
  • Ashley Rademacher: It was nice to talking to you too. Brian Rademacher: Thanks John. John Cooper: (laughing) that was cute. Brian Rademacher: I like the idea ...
  • May 31, 2015 ... It was nice to talking to you in person Guy, and please post some of your projects on this thread to show people how easy it is. Always helpful ...
  • Mar 16, 2018 ... But it was nice to talking to you." He had an apologetic smile on his face as he backed away slowly. "Oh if course I'm sorry, go get back to ...
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  • 7 days ago ... Like when you're talking in English and you say, yeah, it was nice to talking to you. Alright, talk to you next time. Bye. But if you were ...
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Alternatives:

  • it was nice talking to you
  • it was nice to have talked to you
  • it was nice to have a conversation with you
  • it was nice to chat with you
  • it was nice to catch up with you

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