kommol tata
The Marshallese phrase for thank you is kommol tata.
kommol tata is a polite and sincere way to say thank you in Marshallese, while Kommol ñan kein translates to thank you very much.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word kommol is the base form meaning 'thank you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase kommol tata can be shortened to just kommol to say 'thanks' in less formal situations.
Did you know?
- The phrase kommol tata shares a distant ancestral connection to words used in languages as far away as Madagascar and Hawaii.
- While kommol is a useful tool for gratitude, Marshallese culture places a high value on 'respect' (ijaan), meaning your tone when saying kommol tata can be as important as the words themselves.
- The word tata is a versatile tool that can be used to heighten almost any adjective in Marshallese, not just gratitude.
Examples in context
- Kommol tata.Thank you very much.
- Eok, kommol tata.Yes, thank you very much.
