Maraming salamat
/maˌɾamiŋ saˈlamat/
Maraming salamat is the Tagalog phrase for thank you so much.
This phrase is used to express a high level of gratitude to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from marami, which means many or much and salamat, which means thanks.
Which one should you use?
While Salamat is a standard way to say thanks, Maraming salamat provides more emphasis to express thank you so much.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say thank you so much for something, use the construction Maraming salamat sa followed by a noun or gerund. Additionally, adding the particle po to the phrase to create Maraming salamat po makes it polite and respectful when speaking to elders or people in authority.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˌɾamiŋ saˈlamat/
Did you know?
- The linguistic journey of salamat moved from Arabic to Malay and finally into Tagalog, making it a piece of much older Silk Road connectivity within the language.
- In many Filipino social contexts, people may respond to maraming salamat with a smile and a slight nod of the head rather than a verbal 'you're welcome'.
- Depending on the region, some speakers may use salamat po even when the other person is younger if they are in a position of authority, such as a boss or a teacher.
Examples in context
- Maraming salamat sa tulong.Thank you so much for the help.This sentence shows how to use Maraming salamat to thank someone for their help.Tatoeba #3033121 by mervert1, translation #2812101 by Hybrid
- Maraming salamat sa pag-imbita sa akin.Thank you so much for inviting me.This sentence shows how to use Maraming salamat to thank someone for an invitation.Tatoeba #3288495 by mervert1, translation #268115 by CK
- Maraming salamat po sa tulong ninyo.Thank you so much for your help.
- Napakalaking pasasalamat po sa pagkakataon na ito.Huge appreciation for this opportunity.
- Maraming salamat sa pagsama sa akin.Thank you so much for accompanying me.
- Sobrang salamat sa suporta mo.Thank you so much for your support.
- Maraming salamat sa regalo mo.Thank you so much for your gift.
Example conversation
Juan gives Jasmine a coffee during their work break.
- JasmineMaraming salamat, Juan!Thank you so much, Juan!
- JuanWalang anuman, Jasmine.You're welcome, Jasmine.
- JasmineMasarap ang kape.The coffee is delicious.
- JuanMabuti naman kung nagustuhan mo.I'm glad you liked it.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry maraming salamat.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maraming salamat, salamat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
