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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dhanyavaad
"आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment.
"When someone holds the door open for you, it's customary to say 'thank you'." - 2
An expression of gratitude for help or kindness received.
"After receiving assistance with her project, she said 'thank you' to her classmates."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'thank you' originates from the Old English 'þancian', meaning to give thanks or express gratitude. Over centuries, it evolved through Middle English into its current form, reflecting a cultural emphasis on politeness and appreciation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thank You" is said worldwide
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Merci
Transliteration: mɛʁ.si
"Merci pour votre aide."
Danke
Transliteration: ˈdaŋ.kə
"Danke für deine Unterstützung."
Grazie
Transliteration: ˈɡrat.t͡si.e
"Grazie per il tuo aiuto."
Gracias
Transliteration: ˈɡɾa.θjas
"Gracias por tu ayuda."
Obrigado
Transliteration: o.bɾiˈɡa.du
"Obrigado pela sua ajuda."
धन्यवाद
Transliteration: dhanyavaad
"आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद।"
谢谢
Transliteration: xièxiè
"谢谢你的帮助。"
감사합니다
Transliteration: gamsahamnida
"도와주셔서 감사합니다."
ありがとう
Transliteration: arigatou
"手伝ってくれてありがとう。"
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