धन्यवाद दीदी
dhanyavaad didi/d̪ʱən.jə.ʋɑːd̪ d̪iː.d̪iː/word by word
धन्यवाद दीदी (dhanyavaad didi) is the Hindi way to say "thank you sister".
This phrase is a polite expression of gratitude addressed to an older sister or a woman regarded as an older sister.
What does it mean word for word?
धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) means "thanks" or "gratitude", and दीदी (didi) means "elder sister".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) is a formal way to say thank you, whereas शुक्रिया (shukriya) is a more common, slightly more colloquial alternative used in many parts of India.
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavaad didi
Did you know?
- The term दीदी (didi) is actually an onomatopoeic word, originally mimicking the repetitive sounds a baby makes while learning to speak.
- In many Indian households, using दीदी is a social requirement because calling an older sister by her first name is considered impolite.
- If you use the more colloquial शुक्रिया (shukriya) instead of धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad), you are using a word that entered Hindi through Persian influence.
Examples in context
- मदद के लिए धन्यवाद दीदी।madad ke liye dhanyavad didi.Thank you sister for the help.
- उपहार के लिए धन्यवाद दीदी।uphaar ke liye dhanyavad didi.Thank you sister for the gift.
- बताने के लिए धन्यवाद दीदी।batane ke liye dhanyavad didi.Thank you sister for telling me.
Example conversation
Aditya is thanking Priya for bringing him his books.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या आप मेरे लिए किताबें लाई हैं?kya aap mere liye kitabein laayi hain?Did you bring the books for me?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, ये रही तुम्हारी किताबें।haan, ye rahi tumhari kitabein.Yes, here are your books.
- आदित्य Adityaबहुत बहुत धन्यवाद दीदी।bahut bahut dhanyavad didi.Thank you very much, sister.
- प्रिया Priyaकोई बात नहीं, आदित्य।koi baat nahi, aditya.You're welcome, Aditya.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (धन्यवाद, दीदी) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries दीदी, धन्यवाद, CC BY-SA 4.0.
