Tusen takk
Tusen takk is the Norwegian phrase for thank you so much.
This phrase is used to express strong gratitude or appreciation toward someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to A thousand thanks, where tusen means thousand and takk means thanks.
Which one should you use?
While Takk is a simple way to say Thanks or Thank you, Tusen takk is more emphatic and warmer.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word tusen (thousand) acts as a quantifier for takk (thanks) to intensify the expression of gratitude.
Did you know?
- Norwegians often respond to Tusen takk with Bare hyggelig, which literally means 'only pleasant'.
- While Tusen takk is very common, Norwegian speakers sometimes use even more hyperbolic numbers like mange tusen takk to sound even more enthusiastic.
- The Old Norse ancestor of takk was þökk, which relates to the concept of 'acknowledgment' or 'recognition' of a deed.
Examples in context
- Tusen takk.Thank you so much.This sentence shows how to use the phrase Tusen takk.Tatoeba #2925844 by eirik174, translation #2648441 by CK
- Tusen takk for all hjelpen deres!Thank you so much for all your help!
- Tusen hjertelig takk for gaven!Thank you so much for the gift!
- Tusen takk for hjelpen.Thank you so much for the help.
- Tusen takk for den fine gaven!Thank you so much for the lovely gift!
Example conversation
Andreas gives Nora a cup of coffee in the office.
- AndreasHer er kaffen din, Nora.Here is your coffee, Nora.
- NoraTusen takk, Andreas!Thank you so much, Andreas!
- AndreasBare hyggelig.You're welcome.
- NoraDu er veldig snill.You are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries takk, tusen, tusen takk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
