شکریہ
shukriya
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Kashmiri as شکریہ (shukriya).
شکریہ is an expression used to show gratitude. Shukur/ﺷﻜﺮ is a common way to say thank you in Kashmiri.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
شکریہ is borrowed from Persian and is widely understood across many South Asian languages used in the region. Mehrbani/ﻣﻬﺮﺑﻨﻲ is a term used to express thanks to individuals of higher authority or significance.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word shukriya is a formal way to express gratitude in Kashmiri.
How do you pronounce it?
shukriya
Did you know?
- In many Kashmiri households, the most common way to express gratitude is to credit God rather than the person. Instead of a simple 'thank you', one might use a phrase that essentially says 'it was God's kindness through you'.
- In Kashmiri culture, a physical gesture of bowing slightly or placing a hand over the heart often accompanies a sincere 'thank you' to show deep respect.
- Kashmiri is a V2 language where the verb typically occupies the second position. However, شکریہ functions as an independent interjection that ignores this strict grammatical ordering.
Example conversation
Adnan gives Aisha a gift.
- عدنان Adnanعائشہ، یہ چیز تہہ خٲطرہ۔Aisha, yeh cheez teh khaatre.Aisha, this thing is for you.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاوہ، وارہ شکریہ عدنان!Oh, waara shukriya Adnan!Oh, thank you very much Adnan!
- عدنان Adnanتہہ یہ پسند آو؟Teh yeh pasand aav?Did you like it?
- عائشہ Ayeshaآ، یہ وارہ خوبصورت چھُ۔Aa, yeh waara khoobsurat chu.Yes, it is very beautiful.
