多謝
to-siā
多謝 (to-siā) is the Hokkien way to say thank you very much.
多謝 is used to express a level of gratitude greater than a simple thank you. It is specifically used when you are expressing thanks for receiving a gift, money or a specific favor.
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase uses 多 meaning much or many as an intensifier added to the verb 謝 meaning to thank.
Which one should you use?
While 多謝 is used for gifts, favors or money, you should use kám-siā for general appreciation or when thanking someone for their help or service.
How do you pronounce it?
to-siā
Did you know?
- The character 謝 in 多謝 is the same character used in the word for 'to decline' or 'to refuse' an invitation in many Chinese-influenced contexts.
- In Taiwan, you might hear 多謝 used in a sarcastic tone to mean 'thanks for nothing' when someone provides an unwanted or unhelpful service.
- In some Hokkien-speaking communities, saying 多謝 too many times in one conversation can actually be seen as overly formal or distant, potentially signaling that you want to end the interaction quickly.
Example conversation
Guoqiang helps Shufen carry heavy bags to her door.
- 淑芬 Siok-fun多謝你幫我搬東西。to-siā lí pāng guá pan tōng-se.Thank you very much for helping me move these things.
- 國強 Kok-kiang免客氣，小事而已。bián khè-khì, siáu-sū í-chí.You're welcome, it's just a small thing.
- 淑芬 Siok-fun你真的很體貼。lí chin-tek hian thǐ-thiết.You are really thoughtful.
- 國強 Kok-kiang沒關係，下次再說。bô kuan-kè, xia-chì chài-uê.No problem, we'll talk next time.
