شكراً على الدعوة
shukran 'ala al-da'wa
To say "thank you for the invitation" in Arabic, use شكراً على الدعوة (shukran 'ala al-da'wa).
This phrase is a polite expression used to show gratitude when someone invites you to an event or a gathering.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of shukran (thanks), 'ala (on/for) and al-da'wa (the invitation).
Which one should you use?
While شكراً على الدعوة is the standard form, you can use شكرًا جزيلاً على الدعوة الكريمة to say "Thank you very much for the kind invitation" in a more formal way or شكرًا جداً على الدعوة as an informal way to say "Thank you very much for the invitation".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form شكراً على الدعوة is suitable for both formal and semi-formal social settings. For a more formal tone, use شكرًا جزيلاً على الدعوة الكريمة. For an informal tone, use شكرًا جداً على الدعوة.
How do you pronounce it?
shukran 'ala al-da'wa
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, it is customary to decline an invitation once or twice out of modesty before finally accepting, even if you intend to go.
- If your invitation is to a meal, instead of just saying 'thank you', you can say تسلم ايديك, which literally means 'may your hands be saved'. This specifically honors the physical work used to cook the food.
- The word الدعوة (the invitation) shares the same root as the word for 'prayer' or 'supplication' in a religious context. This links the act of inviting someone to a social event with the act of calling upon God.
Examples in context
- شكرًا جزيلاً على الدعوة الكريمة. أتطلع بشوق لحضور هذا الحدث الرائع. نسأل الله أن يبارككم في جهودكم ويجعل هذا اليوم مميزًا وسعيدًا.Thank you very much for the kind invitation. I'm eagerly looking forward to attending this wonderful event. May God bless your efforts and make this day memorable and joyful.
- شكراً على الدعوة اللطيفة.shukran 'ala al-da'wa al-latifa.Thank you for the kind invitation.
- شكراً على الدعوة، سأحضر بالتأكيد.shukran 'ala al-da'wa, sa-ahduru bi-ta'kid.Thank you for the invitation, I will certainly attend.
- شكراً على الدعوة لعشاء الليلة.shukran 'ala al-da'wa li-'asha' al-layla.Thank you for the invitation to dinner tonight.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Maryam are talking on the phone about a party.
- أحمد Ahmedهل ستأتين إلى حفلتي يا مريم؟hal sata'tina ila haflati ya Maryam?Will you come to my party, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamشكراً على الدعوة، سأكون هناك.shukran 'ala al-da'wa, sa-akunu hunaka.Thank you for the invitation, I will be there.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا سعيد جداً بسماع ذلك.ana sa'id jiddan bi-sama' dhalik.I am very happy to hear that.
- مريم Maryamأراك قريباً يا أحمد.araka qariban ya Ahmed.See you soon, Ahmed.
