English · Natural expressions
How to thank a host in English
Thank a host for welcoming you, for the time together, or for something specific they provided. A genuine detail gives the thanks warmth without needing an elaborate speech.
Kisi ke ghar ya event par bulaaye jaane ke liye thanks kahein. Visit ki ek achhi baat ka zikr kar sakte hain.
Choose the expression that fits
Expression 1
Thank you for having me.
मुझे बुलाने के लिए धन्यवाद।
mujhe bulaane ke liye dhanyavaad.
Acknowledge the invitation or welcome.
Expression 2
I had a lovely time. Thank you.
बहुत अच्छा समय बीता। धन्यवाद।
bahut achchha samay beeta. dhanyavaad.
Thank the host when the visit is ending.
Expression 3
The meal was wonderful. Thank you for inviting me.
खाना बहुत अच्छा था। मुझे बुलाने के लिए धन्यवाद।
khaana bahut achchha tha. mujhe bulaane ke liye dhanyavaad.
Mention the meal and thank the host for inviting you.
What to watch for
“Thank you for having me” thanks someone for inviting or hosting you. Have does not express ownership here. You can mention a meal or visit to make your thanks specific.
See it in a short conversation
Arriving at someone's home
Partner
Come in and make yourself at home.
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आइए, अपना ही घर समझिए।
aaiye, apna hi ghar samajhiye.
You
Thank you for having me.
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मुझे बुलाने के लिए धन्यवाद।
mujhe bulaane ke liye dhanyavaad.
Leaving after dinner
Partner
I'm glad you could stay for dinner.
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खुशी है कि आप खाने के लिए रुक सके / सकीं।
khushi hai ki aap khaane ke liye ruk sake / sakeen.
You
I had a lovely time. Thank you.
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बहुत अच्छा समय बीता। धन्यवाद।
bahut achchha samay beeta. dhanyavaad.
Your turn
Thank your host for a wonderful meal and for inviting you. Choose a sincere specific detail.
Reveal sample reply
The meal was wonderful. Thank you for inviting me.
खाना बहुत अच्छा था। मुझे बुलाने के लिए धन्यवाद।
khaana bahut achchha tha. mujhe bulaane ke liye dhanyavaad.
