شكراً لاستضافتي
shukran li-stidfati
The English phrase "thanks for having me" is translated into Arabic as شكراً لاستضافتي (shukran li-stidfati).
This phrase is used specifically when you are the guest being hosted by someone else, such as at their home or an event.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of shukran (thanks), li- (for/to) and istidafati (my hosting/my being hosted).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be adjusted based on who you are addressing. To say "thanks for your hospitality" or "thanks for having you" when addressing a male, the suffix changes to شكراً لاستضافتك. If you are addressing a female, the suffix changes to شكراً لاستضافتكِ. You may also use شكراً على حسن الاستقبال to say "Thank you for the warm welcome."
How do you pronounce it?
shukran li-stidfati
Did you know?
- In traditional Arabic hospitality, a guest is expected to decline the first offer of food or drink to show modesty before eventually accepting.
- In many Arab cultures, instead of a simple 'thank you', it is common to respond to a host's kindness with a prayer for their prosperity, such as 'May God bless your home' or 'May your house always be full'.
- In some dialects, the concept of 'hosting' implies the host is 'protecting' the guest rather than just providing a place to stay.
Examples in context
- شكراً لاستضافتي في منزلكم.shukran li-istidafati fi manzilikum.Thanks for having me in your home.
- شكراً لاستضافتي في هذا الحفل.shukran li-istidafati fi hadha al-hafl.Thanks for having me at this party.
- لقد استمتعت كثيراً، شكراً لاستضافتي.laqad istamta'tu kathiran, shukran li-istidafati.I really enjoyed myself, thanks for having me.
Example conversation
Omar is leaving Nour's house after a dinner party.
- عمر Omarشكراً لاستضافتي يا نور، العشاء كان رائعاً.shukran li-istidafati ya Nour, al-'asha' kana ra'i'an.Thanks for having me Nour, the dinner was wonderful.
- نور Nourلا شكر على واجب، سعدت بوجودك.la shukra 'ala wajib, sa'idtu bi-wujudika.You're very welcome, I was happy to have you.
- عمر Omarأتمنى أن نلتقي قريباً.atamanna an naltaqi qariban.I hope we meet again soon.
- نور Nourبالتأكيد، أراك قريباً.bi-ta'kid, araka qariban.Certainly, see you soon.
