धन्यवाद
dhanyavād/d̪ʱən.jə.ʋad̪/
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Marathi as धन्यवाद (dhanyavād).
धन्यवाद is an expression of gratitude used typically after receiving a gift, a compliment or a service, rather than as a casual "thanks" for small favors.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word धन्यवाद is a noun meaning "thanks" or "gratitude" used as an interjection.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
धन्यवाद is the standard word for "thank you" in Marathi and is commonly used in formal situations. For a more heartfelt "thank you" in informal situations, you can use Khup dhanyavād. In even more formal or polite settings, the phrase आभारी आहे (ābhārī āhe), which means "I am grateful", is often used.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is dhanyavād. It has 3 syllables. The sounds are: /d̪/ as in [th]ese or [th]ou (dental), /ə/ as in [a]bout, /n/ as in [n]ot and /j/ as in [y]ak.
Did you know?
- In close-knit family circles, saying धन्यवाद can actually feel cold or overly formal, as expressing gratitude through words is sometimes seen as creating an unnecessary distance between loved ones.
- The root word धन्य (dhanya) can also mean 'blessed' or 'fortunate', meaning that saying धन्यवाद carries a subtle sense of feeling blessed by the other person's action.
- When responding to a 'thank you' in a formal setting, instead of saying 'you are welcome', one might say काही हरकत नाही which literally means 'it is no objection'.
Examples in context
- जपानीत "धन्यवाद" कसं म्हणतात?How do you say "thank you" in Japanese?This sentence is useful for asking how to say धन्यवाद in another language.Tatoeba #7547067 by sabretou, translation #281642 by CK
- आज रात्री येण्यासाठी तुम्हा सर्वांचे धन्यवाद.Thank you all for coming tonight.This sentence uses धन्यवाद to thank a group of people for attending an event.Tatoeba #4121289 by sabretou, translation #3096371 by CK
- तातोएबामध्ये या नवीन भाषा जोडण्यासाठी धन्यवाद!Thank you for adding these new languages to Tatoeba!This sentence uses धन्यवाद to express gratitude for adding new languages to a platform.Tatoeba #2741276 by sabretou, translation #2088728 by LanguageExpert
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Example conversation
Rahul helps Sayali carry a heavy bag.
- सायली Sayaliमदत केल्याबद्दल धन्यवाद, राहुल!Madat kelyabaddal dhanyavad, Rahul!Thank you for the help, Rahul!
- राहुल Rahulकाही हरकत नाही, सायली.Kahi harkat nahi, Sayali.No problem, Sayali.
- सायली Sayaliतू खूप दयाळू आहेस.Tu khup dayalu ahes.You are very kind.
- राहुल Rahulहे तर माझे कर्तव्य आहे.He tar mazhe kartavya ahe.It is my duty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries धन्यवाद, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
