ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು
dhanyavadagalu
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Kannada as ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು (dhanyavadagalu).
ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is used to express gratitude. While it is the standard way to say "thank you", it can sound quite formal in casual daily conversation compared to English.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is the plural form of dhanyavada, which means "thanks" or "gratitude".
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavadagalu
Did you know?
- The root of ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, 'dhanya', shares a deep connection with the Sanskrit concept of 'being blessed' or 'fortunate'. To say 'thank you' is etymologically to acknowledge that one is being made fortunate by the other's actions.
- In much of South India, including Karnataka, the gesture of joining one's palms together, known as 'Anjali Mudra', often accompanies a thank you. This physical gesture adds a layer of respect that words alone cannot convey.
- The suffix '-galu' in ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is a plural marker used to show respect. Even if you are thanking only one person, the pluralization is a way to elevate the status of the person you are addressing.
Examples in context
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಸರ್.Thank you, sir.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು when addressing someone as "sir".Tatoeba #13245842 by Lumi, translation #710692 by CM
- ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.nimma sahāyakke dhanyavādagaḷu.Thank you for your help.
- ನಿಮಗೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.nimage dhanyavādagaḷu.Thank you to you.
Example conversation
Pranav returns a book to Divya.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಇಲ್ಲಾ ದಿವ್ಯಾ, ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ.illā divyā, pustaka illide.Here, Divya, here is the book.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಪ್ರಣವ್.dhanyavādagaḷu praṇav.Thank you, Pranav.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ.paravāgilla.It is okay.
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಸರಿ, ನಾನು ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ.sari, nānu hōguttēne.Okay, I am leaving.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
