شَاكِر
šākir
The English word "thankful" can be translated into Arabic as شَاكِر (šākir). Wiktionary also lists شَكُور (šakūr).
Meaning: showing thanks (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| شَاكِر | šākir |
| شَكُور | šakūr |
The term is used to describe a person who is showing thanks.
Which one should you use?
The form شَاكِر describes a person who is currently expressing or feeling thanks, whereas the form شَكُور is an intensive form that describes someone who is habitually or deeply thankful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form of شَاكِر is شَاكِرُونَ.
How do you pronounce it?
šākir
When do people say it?
In Arabic culture, it is common to repeat the word شكراً a couple of times to convey genuine appreciation.
Did you know?
- The form شَكُور is one of the names of God in Islam, meaning 'The Most Appreciative', reflecting a belief that God appreciates even the smallest good deeds.
- In many Arabic dialects, when someone says they are 'thankful' for a favor, they might instead use a phrase that translates to 'may God reward you with goodness' rather than using the adjective شَاكِر.
- Depending on the region, a person being 'thankful' might use their hands to touch their heart after saying a phrase of thanks, a gesture that reinforces the sincerity of the word شَاكِر.
Examples in context
- أنا شاكر للمساعدة القيمة التي قدمتها لي.I am thankful for the valuable assistance you provided me.
- أنا ممتن جدًا لكل ما فعلته من أجلي.I am extremely thankful for everything you have done for me.
- شكراً جزيلاً على المعلومة المفيدة!Thank you very much for the helpful information!
- أشكركم كثيرًا على حسن ضيافتكم.Thank you all so much for your kind hospitality.
- أنا متشكر على مساعدتك.I'm thankful for your help.
- أنا شَاكِر لَكَ جِدًّا.Ana shākir laka jiddan.I am very thankful to you.
- كُنْ شَاكِرًا عَلَى النِّعَم.Kun shākiran 'ala al-ni'am.Be thankful for the blessings.
Example conversation
Omar and Nour are talking about a kind neighbor.
- عمر Omarالجَارُ شَاكِرٌ لِكُلِّ مَعْرُوفٍ.Al-jāru shākirun li-kulli ma'rūf.The neighbor is thankful for every kindness.
- نور Nourنَعَم، هُوَ رَجُلٌ طَيِّبٌ.Na'am, huwa rajulun tayyib.Yes, he is a good man.
- عمر Omarأَنَا شَاكِرٌ لِأَنَّهُ سَاعَدَنَا.Ana shākirun li-annahu sā'adanā.I am thankful because he helped us.
- نور Nourأَنْتَ شَاكِرٌ لَهُ دَائِمًا.Anta shākirun lahu dā'iman.You are always thankful to him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thankful” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
