tlazohcamati
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Nahuatl as tlazohcamati.
tlazohcamati is an expression of gratitude used to say thank you.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
tlazohkameh is an informal expression used to express gratitude to a group.
Did you know?
- The word tlazohcamati is built from the root tlazohua, which means 'to love'. In Nahuatl, expressing gratitude is linguistically tied to the act of loving or valuing someone.
- In traditional Nahuatl philosophy, gratitude is seen as a way to maintain 'balance' between people, rather than just a polite social transaction.
- In many traditional Nahua communities, a verbal 'thank you' is often replaced or accompanied by a reciprocal gift or service. Over-using the word tlazohcamati can sometimes feel overly formal or distant in intimate settings.
Examples in context
- Tlazohcamati nimitztlazohtla.Thank you, I love you.
Example conversation
Xicoténcatl gives Yolanda a piece of fruit.
- XicoténcatlYolanda, xipaquiza in tlacualli.Yolanda, eat the food.
- YolandaTlazohcamati, Xicoténcatl.Thank you, Xicoténcatl.
- XicoténcatlAmo tlajpan.You are welcome.
- YolandaNelli cualli in tlacualli.The food is really good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
