மிக்க நன்றி
mikka nandri
The English phrase "thank you so much" is expressed in Tamil as மிக்க நன்றி (mikka nandri).
மிக்க நன்றி is used to express a high degree of gratitude toward someone.
Which one should you use?
The single word நன்றி is the standard way to say "thank you", whereas மிக்க நன்றி specifically means "thank you so much".
How do you pronounce it?
mikka nandri
Did you know?
- In many traditional Tamil contexts, expressing gratitude through a subtle bow or a slight touch of the feet is often more culturally significant than the spoken words themselves.
- The word நன்றி shares its roots with the concept of 'goodness', as it descends from the root நல் meaning 'good'.
- Tamil has a specific 'diglossia', meaning the written form of மிக்க நன்றி seen in books is often pronounced differently in spontaneous street conversation.
Examples in context
- உதவி செய்ததற்கு மிக்க நன்றி.udhavi seydhadharkku mikka nandri.Thank you so much for helping.
- உங்கள் அன்பிற்கு மிக்க நன்றி.ungal anbirku mikka nandri.Thank you so much for your love.
- பரிசுக்கு மிக்க நன்றி.parisukku mikka nandri.Thank you so much for the gift.
Example conversation
Santhosh gives a gift to Kavitha.
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshகவிதா, இந்த பரிசு உனக்காக.Kavitha, indha parisu unakkaga.Kavitha, this gift is for you.
- கவிதா Kavithaமிக்க நன்றி, சந்தோஷ்!Mikka nandri, Santhosh!Thank you so much, Santhosh!
- சந்தோஷ் Santhoshஉனக்கு இது பிடித்திருக்கிறதா?Unakku idhu pidithirukkiradha?Do you like it?
- கவிதா Kavithaஆமாம், இது மிகவும் அழகு.Aamaam, idhu migavum azhagu.Yes, it is very beautiful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries நன்றி, மிக்க, CC BY-SA 4.0.
