Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مُمْتَنّ | mumtann | masculine |
| شَاكِر | šākir | |
| شَكُور | šakūr |
These words describe a person or their actions and feelings when expressing appreciation or gratitude. You can also use them in phrases such as أَنَا مُمْتَنّ لَكَ to say 'I am grateful to you' to a male.
Which one should you use?
The form šākir is a common way to say one is thankful or expressing thanks. In contrast, mumtann implies a deeper sense of being indebted or profoundly grateful. For a more intensive meaning, use šakūr to describe someone who is extremely grateful or frequently expresses gratitude.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egypt, people may use Shukran Gedan (شكراً جداً) instead of Shukran Jazeelan (شكراً جزيلاً).
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the word mumtann for a female subject, you must use the feminine form مُمْتَنَّة. For a masculine plural subject, use مُمْتَنِّينَ.
How do you pronounce it?
mumtann
When do people say it?
When expressing thanks, Shukran (شكراً) is the most common way to say 'thank you' and is suitable for all occasions. To say 'Thank you very much', you can use Shukran Jazeelan (شكراً جزيلاً). Another common expression is Jazaak Allahu Khairan (جزاك الله خيراً), which translates to 'May Allah reward you with goodness'. To respond to thanks, the equivalent of 'you're welcome' is Afwan (عفواً) or you can say Afwan jazeelan (عفواً جزيلاً) to mean 'You're very welcome'.
Did you know?
- The common response to thanks, عفواً, literally translates to 'pardon' or 'excuse me', effectively telling the other person that no thanks are necessary because the act was negligible.
- The word شَكُور is an intensive adjective, a specific grammatical pattern used to describe a quality that is permanent or deeply ingrained in a person's character.
- The word mumtann shares a conceptual root with the idea of 'favor' or 'grace', which is why it carries a heavier weight of indebtedness than the standard šākir.
Example sentences for Arabic are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grateful” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
