щи́ро дя́кую
ščýro djákuju
The English phrase 'thank you very much' can be expressed in Ukrainian using щи́ро дя́кую (ščýro djákuju). Wiktionary also lists ду́же дя́кую (dúže djákuju) and вели́ка подя́ка (velýka podjáka).
Meaning: greater gratitude than "thank you" (intj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| щи́ро дя́кую | ščýro djákuju |
| ду́же дя́кую | dúže djákuju |
| вели́ка подя́ка | velýka podjáka |
These phrases are used to express a level of gratitude that is greater than a standard 'thank you'.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase ду́же дя́кую, the word ду́же means 'very'.
Which one should you use?
While both express high gratitude, щи́ро дя́кую conveys a deeper, more heartfelt sense of gratitude compared to the standard ду́же дя́кую. Additionally, вели́ка подя́ка functions as a noun phrase meaning 'great thanks' rather than a direct verb-based way to say 'I thank you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the expressions щи́ро дя́кую and ду́же дя́кую, the verb дя́кую is the first-person singular form, meaning 'I thank'.
How do you pronounce it?
ščýro djákuju
Did you know?
- While ду́же дя́кую is standard, Ukrainians sometimes use the phrase вели́ке спаси́бі to express thanks. This version uses a word rooted in the word for 'salvation'.
- The Ukrainian noun подя́ка is conceptually linked to the act of 'giving' or 'offering', treating gratitude as a physical gift presented to the recipient.
- The common reply to ду́же дя́кую for a small favor is нема́ за що, which literally translates to 'there is nothing for what'.
Examples in context
- Я щи́ро дя́кую вам за допомогу.Ya shchyro dyakuyu vam za dopomohu.I sincerely thank you very much for the help.
- Щи́ро дя́кую за цей чудовий подарунок!Shchyro dyakuyu za tsey chudovyy podarunok!Thank you very much for this wonderful gift!
- Щи́ро дя́кую всім за привітання.Shchyro dyakuyu vsim za pryvitannya.I thank you all very much for the congratulations.
Example conversation
Oleksander gives Irina a bouquet of flowers.
- Олександр OleksandrІрино, це для тебе.Iryno, tse dlya tebe.Irina, this is for you.
- Ірина IrynaОлександре, щи́ро дя́кую, вони прекрасні!Oleksandre, shchyro dyakuyu, vony prekrasni!Oleksander, thank you very much, they are beautiful!
- Олександр OleksandrЯ дуже радий, що тобі подобається.Ya duzhe radyi, shcho tobi podobayet'sya.I am very glad that you like them.
- Ірина IrynaТи справді дуже добрий.Ty spravdi duzhe dobryi.You are truly very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
