ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ
śukriā
To say "thank you" in Punjabi, use ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ (śukriā). Wiktionary also lists شُکریا (šukriya).
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ | śukriā | |
| شُکریا | šukriya | Western Punjabi |
ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ is an expression of gratitude used to say thank you. While it is a valid way to express thanks, the word ਧੰਨਵਾਦ is the most common and standard way to say thank you in Punjabi.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ is derived from an Arabic/Persian root meaning "thanks" or "gratitude".
How do you pronounce it?
śukriā
Did you know?
- Punjabi uses two different scripts: ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ is written in Gurmukhi, used primarily by Sikhs, while شُکریا is written in Shahmukhi, used primarily by Muslims.
- In many Punjabi families, saying ਧੰਨਵਾਦ or ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ to elders can sometimes be seen as creating a formal distance, as gratitude is often implied through actions rather than words.
- Gratitude in Punjabi is often expressed through the phrase ਮਿਹਰਬਾਨੀ, which translates more closely to 'kindness' than a direct 'thank you'.
Examples in context
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਦੇਣ ਲਈI am thankful to you for providing support.
- ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ।tuhāḍā bahut shukariā.Thank you very much.
- ਮਦਦ ਲਈ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ।madad laī shukariā.Thank you for the help.
- ਤੋਹਫ਼ੇ ਲਈ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ।tohfe laī shukariā.Thank you for the gift.
Example conversation
Preet gives Ravinder a book he wanted to read.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਇਹ ਲਓ, ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਤੋਹਫ਼ਾ।ih lao, tuhāḍā tohfā.Here, your gift.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਿਆ, ਪ੍ਰੀਤ।bahut shukariā, Preet.Thank you very much, Preet.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਪਸੰਦ ਆਇਆ?kī tuhānū ih pasand āiā?Did you like it?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।hā̃, maĩnū ih bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like it a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
