شُكْرًا
šukran
In Arabic, "many thanks" can be expressed as شُكْرًا (šukran) or شُكْرًا جَزِيلًا.
Meaning: many thanks (intj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| شُكْرًا | šukran |
| شُكْرًا جَزِيلًا | šukran jazīlan |
The phrase is used to express gratitude. Adding an intensifier makes the expression more emphatic and formal.
What does it mean word for word?
شُكْرًا is the accusative form of the noun šukr (thanks), functioning adverbially to mean "thankfully" or "in a manner of thanks". In the phrase شُكْرًا جَزِيلًا, the word جَزِيلًا means "abundantly" or "greatly", used to intensify the thanks.
Which one should you use?
شُكْرًا is a simple way to say thanks, whereas شُكْرًا جَزِيلًا is a more emphatic and formal way to express gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
šukran
Did you know?
- In a religious context, instead of saying 'many thanks', people often say جَزَاكَ اللهُ خَيْرًا which means 'May God reward you with goodness'.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, a physical gesture often accompanies thanks, such as placing the right hand over the heart to show sincerity.
- The word جَزِيلًا used in the phrase implies something that is flowing or abundant, like a large amount of water or a heavy rainfall.
Examples in context
- شُكْرًا لَكَ.shukran laka.Many thanks to you.
- شُكْرًا كَثِيرًا.shukran kathiran.Many thanks (a lot).
Example conversation
Laila is thanking Omar for bringing her some coffee.
- ليلى Laylaهَلْ هَذَا لِي؟hal hadha li?Is this for me?
- عمر Omarنَعَمْ، نَعَمْ.na'am, na'am.Yes, yes.
- ليلى Laylaشُكْرًا جَزِيلًا يَا عُمَرُ.shukran jazilan ya 'umar.Many thanks, Omar.
- عمر Omarعَفْوًا يَا لَيْلَى.'afwan ya layla.You're welcome, Laila.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “many thanks” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
