Agyamanak unay
Agyamanak unay is the Ilocano way to say thank you very much.
Use this phrase when you want to express a level of gratitude that is greater than a simple thank you.
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb agyaman (to thank), the enclitic pronoun -ak (I) and the adverb unay (very/much).
How does it change in a sentence?
You can expand the phrase to address others by adding kadakayo at the end.
Did you know?
- While Agyamanak unay expresses gratitude, Ilocanos may also use the phrase Dios ti agngaso to thank someone by invoking God's blessing.
- The root word yaman in Agyamanak is shared with other Philippine languages, but in some contexts, it can also relate to the concept of wealth or abundance.
- In Ilocano culture, a sincere Agyamanak unay is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head or a gentle bow to show respect to elders.
Examples in context
- Agyamanak unay!Thank you very much!This example shows how to use the phrase Agyamanak unay to express great thanks.Tatoeba #4629882 by saluyot, translation #1564 by adjusting
- Agyamanak unay iti tulong yo.Thank you very much for your help.
- Agyamanak unay iti regalyo.Thank you very much for the gift.
Example conversation
Ricardo gives Angel a thoughtful gift.
- RicardoDaytoy ket para kenka, Angel.This is for you, Angel.
- AngelAgyamanak unay, Ricardo!Thank you very much, Ricardo!
- RicardoAwán aniaman.You are welcome.
- AngelNaganda daytoy!This is so beautiful!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agyamanak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
