ਧੰਨਵਾਦ
dhanvād
The English phrase 'thanks' is expressed in Punjabi as ਧੰਨਵਾਦ (dhanvād).
The word ਧੰਨਵਾਦ is used to express appreciation or gratitude. You can also use ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ to say 'thank you', and the term ਮੇਹਰਬਾਨੀ can be used to convey a sense of kindness while expressing gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ is a common, slightly more colloquial alternative often used in everyday conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ is a formal and polite way to say 'thank you'. In contrast, ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ is considered more informal. For a version that works well in both formal and informal scenarios, use ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ.
How do you pronounce it?
dhanvād
Did you know?
- In many traditional Punjabi households, saying ਧੰਨਵਾਦ to elders can be seen as overly formal or distant, as gratitude is often expressed through actions or a simple nod instead.
- The word ਧੰਨਵਾਦ is built from two Sanskrit roots where ਧੰਨ means 'blessed' or 'fortunate' and ਵਾਦ means 'speech' or 'statement'. Literally, you are offering a 'statement of blessing'.
- Whether a speaker uses ਧੰਨਵਾਦ or ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ often signals which side of the border they are from, as the former is more common in India and the latter in Pakistan.
Examples in context
- ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ।tuhāḍā bahut dhanavāda.Thank you very much.
- ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਤੋਹਫ਼ੇ ਲਈ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ।tuhāḍē tōhafē la'ī dhanavāda.Thanks for your gift.
Example conversation
Kiran is thanking Ravinder for bringing her some water.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਲਈ ਪਾਣੀ ਲਿਆ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ?kī tusīṁ mēṛē la'ī pānī li'ā sakadē hō?Can you bring some water for me?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਲਓ।hāṁ, iha lao.Yes, here it is.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਰਵਿੰਦਰ।tuhāḍā bahut dhanavāda, ravindara.Thank you very much, Ravinder.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ, ਕਿਰਨ।kō'ī gala nahīṁ, kirana.You're welcome, Kiran.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
