शुक्रिया
/ʃʊkɾɪjaː/
thanks
शुक्रिया, तुम्हारे मदद के लिए।
Thanks for your help.
informal
A polite expression of gratitude.
तुमने इतना अच्छा खाना बनाया, शुक्रिया!
You made such good food, thanks!
Commonly used in everyday conversation.
Collocations
बहुत शुक्रियाmany thanksशुक्रिया बहुतthanks a lot
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'शुक्रिया' when someone does something small for you. For larger favors, 'धन्यवाद' is more formal.
Gold Rule
Gratitude Expression
Always respond to 'शुक्रिया' with 'आपका स्वागत है' (You're welcome).
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'śukriyā' (gratitude), derived from 'śuk' (happiness) + 'kriyā' (action).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in North India.
Word Breakdown
शुक्र
happiness
rootइया
suffix indicating action
suffixहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश