धन्यवाद
dhanyavaad
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Marwari as धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad).
धन्यवाद is an expression of gratitude used to show thanks.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
In many Marwari-speaking social contexts, speakers may use traditional greetings or expressions of respect rather than a direct "thank you" like धन्यवाद. For example, घणी खम्मा is a common colloquial way to offer many greetings or respects.
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavaad
Did you know?
- While धन्यवाद is the formal word for 'thank you', many Marwari speakers avoid it with close family members because expressing formal gratitude can imply a social distance that is considered cold or unnatural.
- In rural Rajasthan, gratitude is often shown through the gesture of manuhar, where a host insistently urges a guest to accept more food or a gift, making the act of giving the primary expression of thanks.
- If a person is being particularly helpful, a Marwari speaker might use 'blessings' as a reply, essentially wishing the other person well in return for their help.
Examples in context
- थारो बहुत धन्यवाद।thāro bahut dhan'yavād.Thank you very much.
Example conversation
Sunita gives Ramesh a gift.
- सुनीता Sunitaरमेश, ओ तोहफों थारे सारु है।Ramesh, o tohfon thare saru hai.Ramesh, this gift is for you.
- रमेश Rameshसुनीता, थारो घणो धन्यवाद।Sunita, tharo ghano dhanyavad.Sunita, thank you very much.
- सुनीता Sunitaकोई बात कोनी, मने खुशी है।Koi baat koni, mane khushi hai.It's no problem, I am happy.
- रमेश Rameshईं सारु धन्यवाद।Een saru dhanyavad.Thank you for this.
