Ευχαριστώ πολύ
Efcharistó polý/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto poˈli/word by word
Ευχαριστώ πολύ (Efcharistó polý) is the Greek phrase for thank you so much.
This phrase is used to express strong gratitude to someone. While the standard Ευχαριστώ means thank you, adding πολύ provides the emphasis of saying thank you so much or very much.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb ευχαριστώ, which means I thank and the adverb πολύ, which means much or very much.
Which one should you use?
While Ευχαριστώ is the standard way to say thank you, Ευχαριστώ πολύ is used when you want to add emphasis to your gratitude.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the formal version Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ, the pronoun Σας is added before the verb to mean 'I thank you (plural/formal)'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ef.xa.ɾiˈsto poˈli/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
The standard response to Ευχαριστώ πολύ is Παρακαλώ (you're welcome).
Did you know?
- While Παρακαλώ is the standard response to Ευχαριστώ πολύ, it also means 'please' and 'I beg you'.
- In a religious context, the verbal root of ευχαριστώ is the same as the word used for 'Eucharist', the Christian sacrament of communion.
- The word πολύ is a direct relative of the English word 'poly-', as found in 'polygon' or 'polyphony', both sharing the Greek root for 'many'.
Examples in context
- Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ!Thank you so much!This sentence shows how to use the formal version Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ.Tatoeba #2466751 by Gumiho, translation #2456812 by shekitten
- Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για την ευκαιρία που μου δώσατε να συναντηθούμε.Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to meet.
- Σας ευγνωμονώ ιδιαίτερα για αυτό το πολύτιμο δώρο.I am extremely grateful for this precious gift.
- Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για την βοήθειά σου στη μετακόμιση.Thank you so much for your help with the move.
- Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθειά σου.Efcharistó polý gia ti voítheiá sou.Thank you so much for your help.
- Ευχαριστώ πολύ, ήταν υπέροχο.Efcharistó polý, ítan ypérocho.Thank you so much, it was wonderful.
Example conversation
Anastasia is thanking Nikos for bringing her a gift.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, το δώρο είναι υπέροχο! Ευχαριστώ πολύ.Níko, to dóro eínai ypérocho! Efcharistó polý.Nikos, the gift is wonderful! Thank you so much.
- Νίκος NikosΠαρακαλώ, χαίρομαι που σου άρεσε.Parakaló, chaíromai pou sou árese.You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΉταν πραγματικά πολύ φίλινο από την πλευρά σου.Ítan pragmatiká polý fílimo apó tin plevrá sou.It was really very thoughtful of you.
- Νίκος NikosΔεν είναι τίποτα, να το χαρείς!Den eínai típota, na to charéis!It's nothing, enjoy it!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ευχαριστώ, πολύ) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ευχαριστώ, πολύ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
