Mulțumesc foarte mult
Mulțumesc foarte mult is the Romanian way to say thank you so much.
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of gratitude to someone. For example, you might say Mulțumesc foarte mult pentru ajutorul tău to say "Thank you so much for your help."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb mulțumesc (I thank), the adverb foarte (very) and the adverb mult (much).
Which one should you use?
While Mulțumesc is the standard way to say thank you, Mulțumesc foarte mult adds emphasis to express a much stronger level of gratitude.
How does it change in a sentence?
To increase the level of politeness or to address multiple people, the pronoun vă can be added before the verb in the form Vă mulțumesc foarte mult.
When do people say it?
A common and natural response to Mulțumesc foarte mult is Cu plăcere, which is equivalent to "You're welcome" (literally "With pleasure").
Did you know?
- While 'much' in English refers to quantity, the Romanian word mult comes from an ancient root meaning 'crumbled' or 'shattered'.
- In Romania, it is common to avoid saying Mulțumesc too frequently in a single conversation. Doing so can sometimes be perceived as insincere or as a way of quickly ending an interaction.
- In Romanian, you can express gratitude by using the verb a mulțumi, which is the same verb used when you want to 'make someone happy' or 'please' them.
Examples in context
- Mulțumesc foarte mult pentru ajutorul tău.Thank you so much for your help.
- Mulțumesc foarte mult pentru cadou!Thank you so much for the gift!
- Mulțumesc foarte mult pentru tot.Thank you so much for everything.
Example conversation
Stefan helped Andreea carry heavy boxes into her house.
- AndreeaMulțumesc foarte mult, Stefan!Thank you so much, Stefan!
- StefanCu plăcere, Andreea.You're welcome, Andreea.
- AndreeaEști un prieten extraordinar.You are an extraordinary friend.
- StefanNicio problemă, suntem prieteni.No problem, we are friends.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries foarte, mult, CC BY-SA 4.0.
