будь ласка, і дякую
bud laska, i diakuiu
The Ukrainian phrase for "please and thank you" is будь ласка, і дякую (bud laska, i diakuiu).
This phrase is a polite combination used to make a request and express gratitude. While English speakers often treat "please and thank you" as a single idiomatic unit, in Ukrainian, these are two distinct polite expressions joined by a conjunction.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of будь ласка (be so kind/please) and і дякую (and I thank).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word і (and) is used to link the request and the expression of gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
bud laska, i diakuiu
Did you know?
- While будь ласка is the standard for 'please', it can also be used as a response to 'thank you', similar to saying 'you are welcome'.
- The word ласка in будь ласка shares its origin with the word for 'caress' or 'gentle touch'.
- Ukrainian has a separate word, дякувати, which is the verb 'to thank'. Using the form дякую is essentially saying 'I am thanking'.
Examples in context
- Будь ласка, передайте мені сіль.Could you please pass me the salt?
- Дякую за вашу допомогу!Thank you for your help!
- Будь ласочка, можеш позичити мені свою ручку?Could you please lend me your pen?
- Дуже дякую за чудовий подарунок!Thank you so much for the lovely gift!
Example conversation
A mother reminding her son to be polite.
- Ірина IrynaДмитро, де твоя ввічливість?Dmytro, de tvoia vichtlyvist?Dmytro, where are your manners?
- Дмитро DmytroВибач, я просто поспішаю.Vybach, ya prosto pospishayu.Sorry, I'm just in a hurry.
- Ірина IrynaЗавжди кажи «будь ласка, і дякую».Zavzhdy kazhy "bud laska, i diakuiu".Always say "please and thank you".
- Дмитро DmytroДобре, я пам'ятатиму про це.Dobre, ya pamyatatymu pro tse.Okay, I will remember that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries дякую, ласка, і, CC BY-SA 4.0.
