ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು
dhanyavādagalu
ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು (dhanyavādagalu) is the Kannada way to say thanks.
ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is used to express appreciation or gratitude. While it is the grammatically correct way to express thanks, in very casual daily conversations among friends, Kannada speakers often use the English word 'thanks' or simply a nod of appreciation.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the root dhanya (meaning blessed or fortunate) and the suffix -vāda (meaning expression or statement), with the plural suffix -galu attached.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is the standard, polite way to say 'thanks' or 'thank you' in formal or semi-formal settings. It is a common way to express gratitude in professional or official situations.
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavādagalu
Did you know?
- In traditional Kannada culture, saying ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು to a very close family member or elder can actually be seen as too formal or distant, as it creates a social barrier where an unspoken bond of love is expected.
- The word ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is a loanword from Sanskrit, reflecting how formal and academic Kannada often utilizes Sanskrit roots for abstract concepts like appreciation.
- While ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು is the standard word for 'thanks', Kannada has a distinct concept of 'gratitude' called ಕೃತಜ್ಞತೆ (krutajñate), which is used for a deeper, lifelong indebtedness rather than a simple favor.
Examples in context
- ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Nimma sahāyakke dhanyavādagaḷu.Thanks for your help.
- ಈ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಗಾಗಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Ī uḍugogegāgi dhanyavādagaḷu.Thanks for this gift.
- ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Tumbā dhanyavādagaḷu.Many thanks.
Example conversation
Pranav hands Anvitha a book she forgot.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನಿನ್ನ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ.Anvitā, ninna pustaka illide.Anvitha, here is your book.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನನಗಾಗಿ ತಂದಿದ್ದಕ್ಕೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಪ್ರಣವ್.nanagāgi tandiddakke dhanyavādagaḷu, Praṇav.Thanks for bringing it for me, Pranav.
- ಪ್ರಣವ್ Pranavಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ, ಪರವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ.paravāgilla, paravāgilla.It is okay, it is okay.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನೀನು ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯವನು.nīnu tumbā oḷḷeyavanu.You are very kind.
