sulpayki
In Quechua, thank you is sulpayki.
The term is used to express gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word sulpayki is composed of the root sulpay (to thank) and the suffix -ki, which serves as a second person singular subject/object marker.
Which one should you use?
Use sulpayki when you are addressing only one person. If you are addressing more than one person, use sulpaykichis.
Did you know?
- The word sulpayki belongs to a language family that uses 'evidentiality', meaning speakers often mark whether they witnessed the act they are thanking someone for. This creates a level of precision regarding the 'truth' of the gratitude that English lacks.
- In some traditional contexts, gratitude is expressed through the concept of 'ayni', or reciprocity, where saying 'thank you' is seen as the first step in a cycle of mutual help.
- Historically, Quechua was the 'lingua franca' of the Inca Empire, meaning sulpayki and its variants were used to communicate across hundreds of different ethnic groups and local languages across the Andes.
Examples in context
- Sulpayki, wasiykipi qurpachaytan munayman.Thank you, I'd like to stay in your house.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use sulpayki.Tatoeba #6457223 by diegohn, translation #6457219 by diegohn
Example conversation
Luis gives Maria a gift.
- MariaSulpayki, Luis.Thank you, Luis.
- LuisImanalla, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
- MariaKaymi sumaqmi.This is very beautiful.
- LuisKunanmi kusisqa kashanki.Now you are happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
