ܬܘܕܝ
tawdi
The English phrase 'thank you' is expressed in Aramaic as ܬܘܕܝ (tawdi).
ܬܘܕܝ is used as an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
tawdi
Did you know?
- The word ܬܘܕܝ shares a root with the word for 'confession' or 'acknowledgment'. In Aramaic, to give thanks is essentially to acknowledge a benefit received from another.
- The root of ܬܘܕܝ is shared with the Hebrew word תודה, meaning 'thanks', showing how these closely related languages bloom from the same ancient Semitic branches.
Examples in context
- ܬܘܕܝ ܠܟ.todi lach.Thank you (to a female).
- ܬܘܕܝ ܠܟ ܣܓܝ.todi lach sagi.Thank you very much (to a female).
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
