നന്ദി
nandi/n̪ɐn̪n̪i/
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Malayalam as നന്ദി (nandi).
നന്ദി is used to express gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word Nanni is a formal expression of gratitude in Malayalam.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nandi.
Did you know?
- In very close family circles or intimate friendships, saying നന്ദി can sometimes be perceived as too formal or distancing, as if you are treating a loved one like a stranger.
- The spelling of നന്ദി was influenced by the Sanskrit word നന്ദി, which refers to the sacred bull and the chief attendant of Lord Shiva.
- Malayalam lacks a single, dedicated word for 'you're welcome' that is used as frequently as in English, often relying on phrases meaning 'it was nothing'.
Examples in context
- എന്നെ വിരുന്നിലേക്ക് ക്ഷണിച്ചതിന് നന്ദി.Thank you for inviting me to the party.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use നന്ദി when expressing thanks for an invitation.Tatoeba #776092 by jjrodz, translation #35673 by CK
- സഹായത്തിന് നന്ദി.sahāyattin nandi.Thank you for the help.
Example conversation
Manoj helps Sridevi carry a heavy bag.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviസഹായിച്ചതിന് നന്ദി, മനോജ്.sahayichathinu nandhi, Manoj.Thank you for helping, Manoj.
- മനോജ് Manojസാരമില്ല, ശ്രീദേവി.saramilla, Sridevi.It's okay, Sridevi.
- ശ്രീദേവി Srideviനിങ്ങൾ വലിയൊരു ഉപകാരം ചെയ്തു.ningal valiyoru upakaram cheythu.You did a great favor.
- മനോജ് Manojഅത് സന്തോഷകരമായ കാര്യമാണ്.athu santhoshakaramaya karyamanu.That is a pleasure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries നന്ദി, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries നന്ദി, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
