مهرباني
meharbani
The English phrase 'thank you' is translated into Sindhi as مهرباني (meharbani).
The standard way to express gratitude in Sindhi is to use مهرباني. Additionally, the English loanword 'Thanks' is widely used in informal Sindhi settings.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word مهرباني literally translates to 'kindness' or 'benevolence'.
How do you pronounce it?
meharbani
Did you know?
- The word مهرباني shares its root with the Persian word for 'sun', مهر, suggesting that expressing gratitude is akin to acknowledging a warm, solar light.
- While مهرباني is common, in many parts of Sindh, people express gratitude by saying الله توهان کي خير سان رکي, which means 'May God keep you in safety'.
- In many Sindhi speaking communities, the phrase مهرباني is often accompanied by a slight nod or placing a hand over the heart to show sincerity.
Examples in context
- توهان جي مهرباني.Tuhan ji meharbani.Thank you.
- بڙي مهرباني، سائين.Bari meharbani, saeen.Thank you very much, sir.
- مدد لاءِ مهرباني.Madad lae meharbani.Thank you for the help.
Example conversation
Ahmed gives a book to Saima.
- سائمہ Saimaاحمد، هي ڪتاب کڻو.Ahmed, hee kitab khano.Ahmed, take this book.
- احمد Ahmedمهرباني، سائمہ!meherbani, Saima!Thank you, Saima!
- سائمہ Saimaڪو مسئلو ناهي.ko maslo nahi.No problem.
- احمد Ahmedتوهان تمام مهربان آهيو.tuhan tamam meherban ahyo.You are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مهرباني, CC BY-SA 4.0.
