مهرباني
mehrbani
The Sindhi word for "thanks" is مهرباني (mehrbani).
مهرباني is used to express appreciation or gratitude. It can be used as a standalone expression of thanks, but it is also used to mean "please" when combined with other words, such as in the phrase mehrbani kare (by your kindness).
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, مهرباني translates to "kindness", "favor" or "mercy".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
مهرباني is a polite and standard way to express gratitude. It is appropriate for use in both formal and informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
mehrbani
When do people say it?
When expressing gratitude for someone's character or actions, you might say Tuhinjee Mehrbaanee, which means "Thank you for your kindness" and is used in a friendly manner.
Did you know?
- While مهرباني is standard, Sindhi speakers may use جيو, which literally means 'live long', to express gratitude by offering a blessing to the other person.
- The root of مهرباني is linked to the word مهر, which refers to 'sun' or 'love' in Persian, suggesting that gratitude is seen as a warm or radiant act.
- The word مهرباني is borrowed from Classical Persian, reflecting the deep historical influence of Persian culture and administration on the Sindhi language.
Examples in context
- توهان جي مهرباني.Tuhinji mehrbani.Thank you.
- تمام ڪم لاءِ مهرباني.Tamam kam lai mehrbani.Thanks for all the work.
- توهان جي وڏي مهرباني.Tuhinji vadi mehrbani.Thank you very much.
Example conversation
Imran gives Saima a gift.
- عمران Imranهيءَ توهان لاءِ هڪ تحفو آهي.Hee tuhan laai hik tuhfo ahe.This is a gift for you.
- سائمہ Saimaواهه! تمام گهڻي مهرباني، عمران.Wah! Tamam ghani mehrbani, Imran.Wow! Thank you so much, Imran.
- عمران Imranتوهان کي پسند آيو، اهو ئي ڪافي آهي.Tohan khe pasand ayo, uho ee kafi ahe.It is enough that you liked it.
- سائمہ Saimaها، هي واقعي تمام سهڻو آهي.Ha, hee waqai tamam suhno ahe.Yes, it is really very beautiful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مهرباني, CC BY-SA 4.0.
