Terima kasih banyak
Terima kasih banyak is the Malay way to say thank you very much.
Use this phrase when you want to express a greater level of gratitude than the standard Terima kasih.
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of terima (accept), kasih (love/affection) and banyak (much/many).
Which one should you use?
While Terima kasih is the standard way to say thank you, Terima kasih banyak adds emphasis to show greater appreciation. You may also see the form Terima kasih banyak-banyak, which is used to mean thank you very, very much.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the informal form Terima kasih banyak-banyak, reduplicating the word banyak into banyak-banyak intensifies the sense of gratitude.
When do people say it?
The standard response to Terima kasih banyak is Sama-sama, which means you're welcome or same to you.
Did you know?
- The word terima descends from the Sanskrit word tārima, which means receiving or gratefulness.
- The word kasih is linked to the ancient Proto-Malayo-Polynesian word for 'mercy' or 'pity'.
Examples in context
- Terima kasih banyak atas undangannya.Thank you very much for your invitation.This sentence is useful for expressing thanks for an invitation using Terima kasih banyak.Tatoeba #751442 by frogprincess, translation #64370 by CK
- Terima kasih banyak!Thank you very much!
- Terima kasih banyak kerana sokongan andaThank you very much for your support.
- Terima kasih banyak-banyak atas hadiah yang indahThank you very much for the beautiful gift.
- Terima kasih banyak atas bantuan awak.Thank you very much for your help.
- Terima kasih banyak kerana sudi datang.Thank you very much for coming.
Example conversation
Muhammad gives Nur a book she has been looking for.
- MuhammadNur, ini buku yang awak cari.Nur, here is the book you were looking for.
- NurWah, terima kasih banyak, Muhammad!Wow, thank you very much, Muhammad!
- MuhammadSama-sama, Nur.You're welcome, Nur.
- NurAwak sangat baik hati.You are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banyak, kasih, terima, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
