देव बरे करूं
dev borem korum
The English phrase 'thanks' is expressed in Konkani as देव बरे करूं (dev borem korum).
The standard way to express appreciation or say 'thank you' in Konkani is देव बरे करूं. You may also use Dhanyavaad. as a common way to say thank you, or Khup Dhannyaavad when you wish to show deeper gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase देव बरे करूं literally translates to 'God do good' or 'May God do good'.
How do you pronounce it?
dev borem korum
When do people say it?
While देव बरे करूं literally means 'God do good', it is the standard way to express gratitude or say 'thank you' in Konkani.
Did you know?
- Konkani is written in five different scripts, meaning देव बरे करूं can appear in Devanagari, Roman, Kannada, Malayalam or Olly scripts depending on the region.
- While देव बरे करूं invokes God, it is used by Konkani speakers of all faiths, including Hindus and Christians, as a general cultural expression of gratitude.
- Using the Sanskrit-derived Dhanyavaad can make your speech sound much more formal or even 'textbook', whereas देव बरे करूं feels more authentically rooted in the local Konkani identity.
Examples in context
- देव बरे करूं.dev bære karu.God bless you (Thank you).
- मदत खाती देव बरे करूं.madat khati dev bære karu.Thank you for the help.
- तुका देव बरे करूं.tuka dev bære karu.May God bless you (Thank you).
Example conversation
Rahul gives Anjali a book she needed.
- अंजली Anjaliराहुल, हें पुस्तक दिवून देव बरे करूं.Rahul, hen pustak divun dev bare karun.Rahul, thank you for giving me this book.
- राहुल Rahulकाही हरकत ना, अंजली.kahi harkat na, Anjali.No problem, Anjali.
- अंजली Anjaliहांव तुका उमेदारन परत देन.hanv tuka umedaran parat den.I will give it back to you soon.
- राहुल Rahulबरें, काळजी घे.baren, kalji ghe.Okay, take care.
