धन्यवाद
dhanyavaad
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Bhojpuri as धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad).
धन्यवाद is used as an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
If you are speaking to someone you consider an older brother or sister in an informal setting, you can use the phrase Dhanyavaad bhaiyya/didi to mean "thank you, big brother/sister".
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavaad
Did you know?
- While धन्यवाद is understood, many Bhojpuri speakers prefer using local phrases like कौनो बात ना (it is nothing) to modestly deflect thanks. In many rural settings, accepting a 'thank you' too directly can actually seem impolite.
- To show deeper gratitude than words can provide, one might perform the physical act of touching the feet of an elder.
- In some Bhojpuri-speaking regions, people may use the word शुक्रिया instead. This is a loanword from Persian and is frequently used in poetry and songs to add a sense of elegance to a thank you.
Examples in context
- रउआ के बहुत धन्यवाद।rauā ke bahut dhanyavād.Thank you very much.
- मदद खातिर धन्यवाद।madad khātir dhanyavād.Thank you for the help.
- तोहार तोहफा खातिर धन्यवाद।tohār tohfā khātir dhanyavād.Thank you for your gift.
Example conversation
Ajay gives Neha a book she wanted.
- अजय Ajayनेहा, ई किताब तोहरा खातिर।Nehā, ī kitāb tohharā khātir.Neha, this book is for you.
- नेहा Nehaअजय, बहुत धन्यवाद।Ajay, bahut dhanyavād.Ajay, thank you very much.
- अजय Ajayकउनो बात नईखे।kauno bāt naikhe.It is nothing.
- नेहा Nehaई हमरा बहुत पसंद आइल।ī hamrā bahut pasand āil.I liked this very much.
