mersi frumos
In Romanian, "many thanks" is expressed as mersi frumos.
While it is a common way to say many thanks, there are different levels of formality depending on the words you choose.
Meaning: many thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the borrowed word mersi (thanks) and the adjective frumos (beautiful/nicely), literally translating to "thanks beautifully".
Which one should you use?
Mersi frumos is common in casual speech. For a more standard and polite expression, you can use mulțumesc frumos. The standard, single-word verb for "thank you" is mulțumesc. In highly formal contexts, you might use mulțumesc mult to convey sincere appreciation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mersi frumos is an informal way to say many thanks because it uses the colloquial mersi instead of the formal mulțumesc.
Did you know?
- Despite the influence of French, the formal version mulțumesc is derived from the Romanian word for 'satisfaction' or 'filling a need'.
- In some Romanian social circles, using mersi instead of mulțumesc was historically seen as a sign of being 'Europeanized' or sophisticated.
- The word mersi is a linguistic guest from French, showing how much French influenced Romanian social etiquette and vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Mulțumesc mult pentru timpul dumneavoastră prețios.Thank you very much for your precious time.
- Vă mulțumesc din suflet pentru această oportunitate extraordinară.I sincerely thank you for this extraordinary opportunity.
- Mersi mult pentru sprijinul tău necondiționat.Thanks a lot for your unconditional support.
- Mulțumesc frumos pentru toată dragostea ta.Thank you kindly for all your love.
- Mersi frumos pentru ajutorul tău.Many thanks for your help.
- Mersi frumos pentru cadou!Many thanks for the gift!
- Mersi frumos pentru tot.Many thanks for everything.
Example conversation
Alexandru gives a book to Ioana.
- AlexandruIa această carte, Ioana.Take this book, Ioana.
- IoanaMersi frumos, Alexandru!Many thanks, Alexandru!
- AlexandruCu plăcere.You're welcome.
- IoanaE foarte frumoasă.It is very beautiful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries frumos, mersi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
