rahmat
/rah.mat/
In Uzbek, 'thank you' is said as rahmat. Wiktionary also lists tashakkur and рахмат (raxmat).
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Uzbek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| rahmat | /rah.mat/ | ||
| tashakkur | |||
| рахмат | raxmat | Cyrillic |
The phrase is used as an expression of gratitude.
Which one should you use?
While rahmat is the standard term for thanks, tashakkur is a more formal or literary option.
How do you pronounce it?
/rah.mat/
When do people say it?
When someone says rahmat, the standard way to respond is arzimaydi, which translates to 'it doesn't matter' or 'it is not worth [the effort]'.
Did you know?
- The word rahmat actually means 'mercy' in its original Arabic and Persian roots.
- In traditional Uzbek culture, a heartfelt rahmat is often accompanied by placing the right hand over the heart. This gesture signals that the gratitude is sincere and comes from the soul.
- Uzbekistan uses both the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, which is why you will see 'thank you' written as both rahmat and рахмат depending on the region or age of the writer.
Examples in context
- Rahmat,choy bo'lsa yo'q demayman.Thank you, tea would be very acceptable.This example shows the use of rahmat when accepting an offer.Tatoeba #4127540 by allasobirova, translation #4127544 by allasobirova
- Yordamingiz uchun katta rahmat.Thank you very much for your help.
Example conversation
Bekzod gives Laylo a book she wanted.
- BekzodLaylo, mana bu kitobni ol.Laylo, take this book.
- LayloRahmat, Bekzod! Juda ham yaxshi.Thank you, Bekzod! This is very good.
- BekzodArzimaydi, o'qishga yoqsa agar.You're welcome, if you enjoy reading it.
- LayloAlbatta, rahmat.Of course, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries rahmat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rahmat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
