धन्यवाद

dhanyavād
thank you

धन्यवाद, आपने मेरी मदद की।

Thank you, you helped me.


formalinformal

An expression of gratitude or thanks.

धन्यवाद, आपने मुझे यह उपहार दिया।

Thank you, you gave me this gift.

धन्यवाद, आपने मेरी मदद की।

Thank you, you helped me.

Used in both formal and informal contexts to express gratitude.

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'धन्यवाद' in both formal and informal settings. For more casual contexts, 'शुक्रिया' is also common.

Gold Rule

Gratitude Expression

Always use 'धन्यवाद' when expressing thanks, whether in formal or informal situations.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit, where 'धन्य' (dhanya) means 'blessed' or 'auspicious' and 'वाद' (vād) means 'speech' or 'utterance'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to express gratitude. Can be used alone or followed by a reason for thanks.

Word Breakdown

धन्य
blessed or auspicious
root
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वाद
speech or utterance
suffix
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