धन्यवाद
dhanyavaad
The Rajasthani phrase for "thank you" is धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad).
धन्यवाद is used as an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavaad
Did you know?
- In many Rajasthani-speaking communities, expressing too much formal gratitude to a guest can sometimes be seen as creating distance, as true hospitality is often treated as a natural, unspoken duty.
- The word धन (dhan) inside धन्यवाद literally means 'wealth' or 'property', suggesting that the act of thanking someone is essentially acknowledging the 'wealth' of their kindness.
- In many rural parts of Rajasthan, gratitude is often expressed through a physical gesture, such as touching the feet of elders, rather than using a verbalized 'thank you'.
Examples in context
- थारो घणो धन्यवाद।thāro ghaṇo dhanyavād.Thank you very much.
- मने मदद करबा सारु धन्यवाद।mane madad karbā sāru dhanyavād.Thank you for helping me.
Example conversation
Poonam thanks Omprakash for bringing some groceries.
- पूनम Poonamओमप्रकाश, सामान लावण सारु धन्यवाद।Omprakash, saamaan laavan saaru dhanyavaad.Omprakash, thank you for bringing the things.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashकोई बात कोनी, पूनम।Koi baat koni, Poonam.It is no problem, Poonam.
- पूनम Poonamथे घणो मेहरबान हो।The ghano mehrabaan ho.You are very kind.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashबस मदद कर रयो हूँ।Bas madad kar rayo hoon.I am just helping.
