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Dhanyavaad / shukriya in English: Thank you (धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया)
Thank you
Hindi (Devanagari)
धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया
Hindi (English letters)
dhanyavaad / shukriya
धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया (dhanyavaad / shukriya) can be expressed as “Thank you” in English. For example: “Thank you so much, you helped me.”
“dhanyavaad / shukriya” kehna ho, to English mein “Thank you” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After a shopkeeper helps you
Thank you so much, you helped me.
बहुत धन्यवाद, आपने मेरी मदद की।
bahut dhanyavaad, aapne meri madad ki.
How to pronounce “Thank you”
Say it in English
thangk yoo
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Thank you: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया dhanyavaad / shukriya The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Thank you so much, you helped me. | बहुत धन्यवाद, आपने मेरी मदद की। bahut dhanyavaad, aapne meri madad ki. After a shopkeeper helps you | After a shopkeeper helps you |
| Thanks, the food was delicious. | शुक्रिया, खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट था। shukriya, khaana bahut svaadisht tha. Leaving a friend's home | Leaving a friend's home |
Use “Thank you” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Thank you” in English sentences
1. After a shopkeeper helps you
Thank you so much, you helped me.
बहुत धन्यवाद, आपने मेरी मदद की।
bahut dhanyavaad, aapne meri madad ki.
2. Leaving a friend's home
Thanks, the food was delicious.
शुक्रिया, खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट था।
shukriya, khaana bahut svaadisht tha.
3. Replying when someone thanks you
No problem, no need to say thank you.
कोई बात नहीं, धन्यवाद कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं।
koi baat nahi, dhanyavaad kahne ki zaroorat nahi.
Common mistakes with “Thank you”
Instead of
Thank you so much, you helped I.
Say this
Thank you so much, you helped me.
Use me in this object position. I is the subject form; it does not follow the verb or preposition in this pattern.
Instead of
Thanks, the food were delicious.
Say this
Thanks, the food was delicious.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
A stranger returns your dropped wallet
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is this your wallet?
Show Hindi meaning
यह आपका बटुआ है क्या?
yah aapka batua hai kya?
You
Yes! Thank you so much, you saved it.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ! बहुत धन्यवाद, आपने बचा लिया।
haan! bahut dhanyavaad, aapne bachaa liya.
Partner
No problem. Be careful next time.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं। ध्यान रखिए अगली बार।
koi baat nahi. dhyaan rakhiye agli baar.
You
Yes, thanks. Have a good day.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, शुक्रिया। आपका दिन शुभ हो।
ji, shukriya. aapka din shubh ho.
Your turn: use “Thank you”
Say this in English: शुक्रिया, खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट था। (shukriya, khaana bahut svaadisht tha.)
Reveal sample answer
Thanks, the food was delicious.
शुक्रिया, खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट था।
shukriya, khaana bahut svaadisht tha.
Compare your word order with “Thanks, the food was delicious.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Thank you” in English
Dhanyavaad / shukriya ko English mein kya kehte hain?
धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया (dhanyavaad / shukriya) can be expressed as “Thank you” in English. For example: “Thank you so much, you helped me.”
What does “Thank you” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Thank you” means धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया (dhanyavaad / shukriya). The sentence “Thank you so much, you helped me.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Thank you” in a sentence?
Thanks, the food was delicious. Hindi meaning: शुक्रिया, खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट था। (shukriya, khaana bahut svaadisht tha.). Use “Thank you” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Thank you”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
