благодарам
blagódaram[bɫaˈɡɔdaɾam]
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Macedonian as благодарам (blagódaram).
Благодарам is an expression of gratitude. To specify what you are grateful for, use the preposition за after the verb (e.g., благодарам за… meaning "thank you for…").
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word благодарам is a first-person singular verb meaning "I thank".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Благодарам is a formal and polite way to express gratitude. For more formal situations or to say "thank you very much", you can use Ви благодарам многу. In informal settings, you can use the colloquial terms Фала or Мерси.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I thank you" to a single person, add the pronoun ти before the verb to form ти благодарам. To say "I thank you" to a group of people or to one person in a formal manner, use ви instead of ти, resulting in ви благодарам.
How do you pronounce it?
blagódaram
Did you know?
- The colloquial мерси is borrowed directly from the French 'merci', reflecting the historical influence of French culture and diplomacy in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- In Macedonian culture, responding to благодарам with нема за што literally means 'there is nothing for what', which is the local equivalent of saying 'don't mention it'.
- The word благодарам shares a root with the word for 'blessing' благослов, linking the act of thanking someone to the act of wishing them a divine or positive favor.
Examples in context
- Ти благодарам за тоа.I thank you for that.This sentence shows how to use благодарам to thank someone for a specific thing.Tatoeba #4349448 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2407713 by CK
- Од сѐ срце ти благодарам.Thank you with all my heart.This sentence demonstrates using благодарам to express heartfelt gratitude.Tatoeba #4392570 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2849857 by patgfisher
- Ти благодарам за искреноста.Thank you for your candor.This sentence illustrates using благодарам to thank someone for their candor.Tatoeba #4178598 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2644505 by CK
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Example conversation
Marija gives Marko a book he wanted to read.
- Марија MarijaЕве ја книгата што ја бараше.Eve ja knigata shto ja barashe.Here is the book you were looking for.
- Марко MarkoМногу ти благодарам, Марија!Mnogu ti blagodaram, Marija!Thank you very much, Marija!
- Марија MarijaНема за што.Nema za shto.You're welcome.
- Марко MarkoСе надевам дека ќе ми се допадне.Se nadвам deka ke mi se dopadne.I hope I will like it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry благодарам, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
