ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು
tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu
The Kannada phrase for "thank you so much" is ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು (tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu).
This phrase is used to express a high level of gratitude to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tumbā meaning 'very much' or 'a lot' and dhanyavādagaḷu meaning 'thanks'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is a formal way to express gratitude. While dhanyavādagaḷu is the formal way to say "thank you", in casual settings, people often use English or other colloquial expressions.
How do you pronounce it?
tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu
Did you know?
- In many parts of Karnataka, a person might express profound gratitude by simply touching the feet of an elder rather than saying ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. This physical gesture is considered much more respectful and heartfelt than any spoken words.
- The root of ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು comes from the Sanskrit word dhanya, which refers to being 'blessed' or 'fortunate', making the phrase a wish of prosperity as much as a thank you.
- In certain contexts, instead of saying 'thank you', a person might say ದೇವರು ನಿಮಗೆ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದನ್ನು ಮಾಡಲಿ, which means 'May God do good to you'. This is often viewed as a more meaningful way to show deep gratitude than a standard 'thank you'.
Examples in context
- ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Nimma sahāyakke tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu.Thank you so much for your help.
- ನೀವು ನೀಡಿದ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಗಾಗಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Nīvu nīdida uḍugoregāgi tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu.Thank you so much for the gift you gave.
Example conversation
Anvita is thanking Abhishek for bringing her a coffee.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಕಾಫಿಗಾಗಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್.Kāphigāgi tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu, Abhiṣēk.Thank you so much for the coffee, Abhishek.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ, ಅನ್ವಿತಾ.Paravāyilla, Anvitā.You're welcome, Anvita.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ರುಚಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.Idu tumbā ruciyāgide.It is very delicious.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನಿಮಗೆ ಇಷ್ಟವಾದದ್ದು ನೋಡಿ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಯಿತು.Nimage iṣṭavāddu nōḍi santōṣavāyitu.I am happy to see that you liked it.
