ধন্যবাদ
dhoinnobad/dʱɔin.nɔ.bɑd/
In Assamese, 'thank you' is expressed as ধন্যবাদ (dhoinnobad).
ধন্যবাদ is used as an expression of gratitude. While it is the standard way to say 'thank you', it can feel somewhat formal or written. In very casual spoken settings, people often rely on context or other expressions of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
ধন্যবাদ is a noun meaning 'thanks' or 'gratitude'.
Which one should you use?
While ধন্যবাদ is the standard form, you may use আমাৰ আন্তৰিক ধন্যবাদ to mean 'heartfelt thanks' and বহুত বহুত ধন্যবাদ to mean 'many, many thanks'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /dʱɔin.nɔ.bɑd/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In close-knit family circles, saying ধন্যবাদ can actually be perceived as creating an emotional distance between the speaker and the listener.
- In traditional Assamese culture, the act of offering a 'gamusa' (a traditional hand-woven cloth) serves as a powerful non-verbal 'thank you' and sign of deep respect.
- The root of the word, ধন্য, which relates to 'blessed' or 'fortunate', implies that the person being thanked is making the speaker feel blessed.
Examples in context
- মোক সহায় কৰাৰ বাবে ধন্যবাদ জনাইছোঁ।Thank you for helping me out.This sentence shows how to use ধন্যবাদ to thank someone for helping.Tatoeba #11136485 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #3610560 by CK
- আপোনাৰ উদাৰতাৰ বাবে ধন্যবাদ জনাইছোঁ।I thank you for your leniency.This sentence uses ধন্যবাদ to express gratitude for leniency.Tatoeba #11710477 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #5742765 by dangell
- মোক এই টকাখিনি ধাৰে দিয়াৰ বাবে ধন্যবাদ।Thank you for lending me this money.This sentence uses ধন্যবাদ to thank someone for lending money.Tatoeba #11936354 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #8992765 by CK
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Example conversation
Nirupama gives Priyanka a gift for her birthday.
- নিৰুপম Nirupamপ্রিয়াঙ্কা, এইটো তোমাৰ বাবে উপহাৰ।Priyanka, eito tumar babe upohar.Priyanka, this is a gift for you.
- প্রিয়াঙ্কা Priyankaধন্যবাদ, নিৰুপম! ইয়াৰ বাবে বহুত ভাল লাগিল।Dhanyabad, Nirupam! Iyar babe bohut bhal lagil.Thank you, Nirupam! I really like it.
- নিৰুপম Nirupamতুমি ইয়াক পছন্দ কৰিলা নে?Tumi iyak pashanda korila ne?Did you like it?
- প্রিয়াঙ্কা Priyankaহয়, বহুত ভাল লাগিছে।Hoy, bohut bhal lagise.Yes, I like it very much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ধন্যবাদ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
