देव बरे करूं
dev borem korum
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Konkani as देव बरे करूं (dev borem korum).
देव बरे करूं is a common way to express gratitude. You may also encounter Dhanyavaad to say thank you, or Aabhar for more formal contexts.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
Aabhar is a formal way to say thank you, whereas Dhanyavaad is also a commonly used term for the same expression. Using देव बरे करूं is often more culturally natural than a literal "thank you."
How do you pronounce it?
dev borem korum
When do people say it?
When expressing gratitude, speakers often use देव बरे करूं, which functions by invoking a blessing rather than providing a literal translation of the English "thank you."
Did you know?
- In some traditional Goan Catholic households, the expression of gratitude blends Konkani vocabulary with Portuguese-influenced social gestures.
- While 'Dhanyavaad' is widely understood due to its Sanskrit roots, using it in a Konkani conversation can sometimes make you sound like a textbook or a news announcer.
- The phrase देव बरे करूं literally translates to 'May God do good', shifting the focus from your gratitude to a prayer for the other person's well-being.
Examples in context
- देव बरे करूं.dev bare karu.Thank you.
Example conversation
Sandeep gives Anjali a book she wanted to borrow.
- संदीप Sandeepअंजली, हें पुस्तक घे.Anjali, he pustak ghe.Anjali, take this book.
- अंजली Anjaliदेव बरे करूं, संदीप.dev bare karu, Sandeep.Thank you, Sandeep.
- संदीप Sandeepतुका नक्की आवडतले.tuka nakki avadtale.You will definitely like it.
- अंजली Anjaliहांव खूब खुश आसां.hanv khub khush asan.I am very happy.
