Spas
everyday
The common way to say thank you in Kurmanji is Spas. For more emphasis say Gelek spas, "many thanks", or Spas dikim, "I thank you".
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Note |
|---|---|
| Spas | everyday |
| Spas dikim | polite |
| Gelek spas | many thanks |
Spas is short and works in nearly every situation, from a shop to a family home.
What does it mean word for word?
Gelek means "many" or "a lot". Spas dikim is made of spas, "thanks", and the verb dikim, "I do".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sorani Kurdish people say سوپاس (sipas) for the same idea, which is the same word with a different spelling.
Did you know?
- The word spas also appears in Persian as sepas, which shows how old the shared vocabulary of the region is.
Examples in context
- Spas ji bo alîkariya te.Thank you for your help.
- Gelek spas, dostê min.Many thanks, my friend.
- Spas dikim.I thank you.
Example conversation
Zelal thanks a Stranger in Van who helped her find a street.
- ZelalBibore, kuçeya Gul li ku ye?Excuse me, where is Gul Street?
- StrangerLi wir e, li aliyê çepê.It is there, on the left.
- ZelalGelek spas.Many thanks.
