How to Say Thank You in Different Languages (Includes Examples and Pronunciation)

Expressing gratitude in various languages is not just a polite gesture; it's a celebration of cultural richness. In this article, we will present to you a guide on how to say Thank You in different languages - 50 in total. Not only will we provide you with the translations, but we'll also offer real-life examples of how these expressions are used, and valuable tips on pronunciation. 

Thank you in different languages: 50 examples from around the globe

1. English - Thank you

Thank you for your help.

2. Spanish - Gracias

Gracias por tu ayuda.

Thanks for your help.

3. French - Merci

Merci pour votre gentillesse.

Thanks for your kindness.

4. German - Danke

Danke für deine Hilfe.

Thanks for your help.

5. Italian - Grazie

Grazie per il tuo sostegno.

Thanks for your support.

6. Portuguese - Obrigado (male) / Obrigada (female)

(male): "Obrigado pela orientação.

Thanks for the guidance.

(female): Obrigada pela ajuda. 

Thanks for the help.

7. Dutch - Dank je

Dank je voor je tijd.

Thanks for your time.

8. Swedish - Tack

Tack för din vänlighet.

Thanks for your kindness.

9. Norwegian - Takk

Takk for støtten din.

Thanks for your support.

10. Danish - Tak

Tak for din hjælp.

Thanks for your help.

11. Finnish - Kiitos

Kiitos avustasi.

Thanks for your assistance.

12. Russian - Спасибо (Spasibo)

Спасибо за помощь. (Spasibo za pomoshch.)

Thanks for the help.

Pronounce "Спасибо" as "spa-see-ba.”

13. Chinese (Mandarin) - 谢谢 (Xièxiè)

谢谢你的帮助. (Xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "谢谢" as "shieh-shieh.”

14. Japanese - ありがとう (Arigatou)

ありがとうごさいます. (Arigatou gozaimasu.)

Thank you very much.

Pronounce "ありがとう" as "ah-ree-gah-toh.”

15. Korean - 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)

도움 주셔서 감사합니다." (Doum jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "감사합니다" as "gam-sa-ham-ni-da.”

16. Arabic - شكرًا (Shukran)

شكرًا للمساعدة. (Shukran lilmasa'ada.)

Thanks for the assistance.

Pronounce "شكرًا" as "shuk-ran.”

17. Hebrew - תודה (Toda)

תודה על העזרה.(Toda al ha'ezra.)

Thanks for the help.

Pronounce "תודה" as "toh-dah.”

18. Turkish - Teşekkür ederim

Teşekkür ederim yardımın için.

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Teşekkür ederim" as "teh-shehk-kur ed-air-im.”

19. Greek - Ευχαριστώ (Efharistó)

Ευχαριστώ για την βοήθειά σας." (Efharistó gia tin voítheiá sas.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Ευχαριστώ" as "ef-ha-ri-sto.”

20. Hindi - धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad)

Ευχαριστώ για την βοήθειά σας." (Efharistó gia tin voítheiá sas.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Ευχαριστώ" as "ef-ha-ri-sto.”

21. Thai - ขอบคุณ (Khàawp-khun)

"ขอบคุณสำหรับความช่วยเหลือ." (Khàawp-khun sǎm-ràp khwaam-chûai-lěua.)

Thank you for the help.

Pronounce "ขอบคุณ" as "kop khun”.

22. Vietnamese - Cảm ơn

Cảm ơn bạn đã giúp đỡ.

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Cảm ơn" as "gahm uhn."

23. Malay - Terima kasih

Terima kasih atas bantuanmu.

Thank you for your assistance

Pronounce "Terima kasih" as "tuh-ree-mah kah-seh."

24. Indonesian - Terima kasih

Terima kasih atas dukunganmu.

Thank you for your support.

Pronounce "Terima kasih" as "tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh."

25. Swahili - Asante

Asante kwa msaada wako.

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Asante" as "ah-san-teh."

26. Zulu - Ngiyabonga

Ngiyabonga ngokusiza kwakho.

Thank you for assisting me.

Pronounce "Ngiyabonga" as "nee-yah-bong-gah."

27. Hausa - Nagode

Nagode sosai don taimakonka.

Thank you very much for your help.

Pronounce "Nagode" as "nah-goh-deh."

28. Yoruba - Ese

Ese fun irọ ayélujára rẹ.

Thank you for your generosity.

29. Igbo - Imela

Imela nke ọma nke gị.

Thank you for your kindness.

Pronounce "Imela" as "ee-meh-lah."

30. Tagalog - Salamat

Salamat sa iyong tulong.

Thanks for your help.

Pronounce "Salamat" as "sah-lah-maht."

31. Malayalam - നന്ദി (Nandi)

നന്ദി നിന്റെ സഹായത്താല്‍. (Nandi ninte sahāyatāl.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "നന്ദി" as "nan-dee."

32. Bengali - ধন্যবাদ (Dhonnobad)

"আপনার সাহায্যের জন্য ধন্যবাদ. (Apanar sahayyer jonno dhonnobad.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "ধন্যবাদ" as "dhon-no-baad."

33. Punjabi - ਧੰਨਵਾਦ (Dhannvaad)

"ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਸਹਾਰੇ ਲਈ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ. (Tuhāde sahāre lai dhannvaad.)

Thank you for your support.

Pronounce "ਧੰਨਵਾਦ" as "dhan-nvaad."

34. Gujarati - આભાર (Aabhaar)

તમારા સહાય માટે આભાર. (Tamārā sahāya māṭe ābhāra.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "આભાર" as "aa-bhaar."

35. Kannada - ಧನ್ಯವಾದ (Dhanyavāda)

ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ. (Nimma sahāyakkāgi dhanyavāda.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "ಧನ್ಯವಾದ" as "dhun-yah-vahd."

36. Tamil - நன்றி (Nandri)

உங்கள் உதவிக்கு நன்றி. (Uṅkaḷ utavikkum kuṟippuṟi nandri.)

Thank you for your assistance.

Pronounce "நன்றி" as "nahn-dree."

37. Telugu - ధన్యవాదాలు (Dhanyavādālu)

మీ సహాయంకోసం ధన్యవాదాలు. (Mī sahāyaṅkōsaṅ dhanyavādālu.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "ధన్యవాదాలు" as "dhun-yah-vaa-da-lu."

38. Marathi - धन्यवाद (Dhanyavāda)

तुमच्या मदतीसाठी धन्यवाद. (Tumacyā madatīsāṭhī dhanyavāda.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "धन्यवाद" as "dhun-yah-vaa-da."

39. Nepali - धन्यवाद (Dhanyavād)

तपाईंको सहयोगको लागि धन्यवाद. (Tapā'īṅkō sahayōgakō lāgi dhanyavād.)

Thank you for your support.

Pronounce "धन्यवाद" as "dhun-yah-vaa-da."

40. Sinhala - ස්තුති (Sthuthi)

ඔබගේ සහායක් සඳහා ස්තුති. (Obage sahayak sandaḥā sthuthi.)

Thank you for your support.

Pronounce "ස්තුති" as "stoo-thee."

41. Armenian - Շնորհակալություն (Shnorhakalutyun)

Իսկապես շնորհակալություն միայնականացման համար. (Iskapes shnorhakalutyun miayanatsman hamar.)

Thank you for the everyday kindness.

Pronounce "Շնորհակալություն" as "shnor-ha-kal-oo-tyoon."

42. Georgian - მადლობა (Madloba)

მადლობა სამსახურისთვის. (Madloba samshakuristvis.)

Thanks for the hospitality.

Pronounce "მადლობა" as "ma-dlo-ba."

43. Mongolian - Баярлалаа (Bayarlalaa)

Баярлалаа хамгийн тааламжтай байдаг. (Bayarlalaa khamgiin taalamjtai baidag.)

Thank you for being the most valuable.

Pronounce "Баярлалаа" as "bay-ar-la-laa."

44. Pashto - مننه (Manna)

مننه د تاسو کمک لپاره. (Manna da tasu komak lpara.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "مننه" as "man-na."

45. Persian - ممنون (Mamnoon)

ممنون از دعوت شما. (Mamnoon az da'vat-e shoma.)

Thanks for your invitation.

Pronounce "ممنون" as "mam-noon."

46. Kurdish - سوپاس (Sipas)

سوپاس بۆ یارمەتیت. (Sipas bo yarmetiit.)

Thanks for your assistance.

Pronounce "سوپاس" as "see-pas."

47. Azerbaijani - Təşəkkür edirəm

Sizə köməyiniz üçün təşəkkür edirəm. (Sizə köməyiniz üçün təşəkkür edirəm.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Təşəkkür edirəm" as "tesh-ek-koor ed-ee-rem."

48. Uzbek - Rahmat

Yordamingiz uchun rahmat. (Yordamingiz uchun rahmat.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Rahmat" as "rah-mat."

49. Kyrgyz - Рахмат (Rahmat)

Көмөкчүлүү үчүн рахмат. (Kömökchüü üchün rahmat.)

Thanks for your support.

Pronounce "Рахмат" as "rah-mat."

50. Kazakh - Рахмет (Rakhmet)

Сіздің көмекіңіз үшін рахмет. (Sіzdіñ kömekіñіz üsіn rakhmet.)

Thank you for your help.

Pronounce "Рахмет" as "rah-met."

Conclusion

Through real-life examples and pronunciation tips, we hope to have provided you with more than just a list of translations. Our intention is to inspire a deeper understanding of the cultural richness embedded in these expressions of gratitude. Whether you are learning a new language, traveling, or simply fostering connections with people worldwide, the ability to say "Thank You" in someone else's language can create bridges and foster a sense of unity.

FAQ 

Why is it important to learn how to say "Thank You" in different languages?

Expressing gratitude in various languages promotes cultural awareness and fosters positive interactions. It can enhance your communication skills, whether you're traveling, working in diverse environments, or simply building connections with people from different backgrounds.

How can saying "Thank You" in someone's native language make a difference?

Speaking someone's native language, even if it's just a simple "Thank You," can create a sense of connection and appreciation. It shows that you value their culture and are making an effort to communicate in a way that is meaningful to them.

Are there cultural nuances to consider when expressing gratitude in different languages?

Yes, cultural context plays a significant role in expressions of gratitude. Some languages may have formal and informal ways of saying "Thank You," and the level of formality can vary across cultures. Understanding these nuances enhances your ability to convey gratitude respectfully.

How can I improve my pronunciation when saying "Thank You" in different languages?

Practice is key. Use language-learning apps, online resources, or language exchange programs to refine pronunciation. Listening to native speakers and repeating phrases aloud can also help improve your spoken proficiency.

Can learning expressions of gratitude in multiple languages benefit me professionally?

Absolutely. In a globalized world, cross-cultural communication is essential. Knowing how to express gratitude in different languages can contribute to effective international collaboration in business, academia, or any professional setting. It demonstrates cultural competency and can positively impact colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds.

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