How to Say 'Thank you' in 20 Different Languages
How to Say 'Thank you' in 20 Different Languages

Say Thank you in different languages - Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Korean, Hindi, Greek, Dutch, Danish, Indonesian, Farsi, Thai, Georgian.

Expressing gratitude is a universal gesture, but how you say "thank you" can vary widely across cultures. In this guide, we'll explore the diverse ways to convey appreciation in 20 different languages. From the familiar "merci" in French to the heartfelt "grazie" in Italian, each phrase offers a glimpse into the unique linguistic and cultural practices of its speakers. Whether you're traveling, interacting with friends from around the globe, or simply curious about global expressions of thanks, this guide will help you broaden your appreciation and connection with others.

 

English Thank you
French
Merci
mersi
German Danke
danke
Spanish Gracias 
grasias
Italian Grazie 
gratsiye
Portuguese Obrigado / Obrigada
obrigado / obrigada
Turkish Teşekkür ederim
teshekkyur ederim
Polish Dziękuję 
dje-kue
Arabic شكراً
shukraan
Russian Спасибо
spasiba
Japanese ありがとう
arigato
Mandarin Chinese 谢谢
xiè xiè
Korean 감사합니다 
gam-sa-hab-nida
Greek Σ’ ευχαριστώ
sef-haristó
Hindi धन्यवाद 
dhanyavaad
Farsi سپاسگزارم
sepās-gozāram
Georgian მადლობა
madloba
Thai
ขอบคุณ
khaa khun
Dutch
Bedankt 
bedankt 
Danish
Tak
tak
Indonesian Terima kasih
terima kasi

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