ధన్యవాదాలు
dhanyavādālu/d̪ʱanjaʋaːd̪aːlu/
The English phrase 'thanks' is translated to Telugu as ధన్యవాదాలు (dhanyavādālu).
ధన్యవాదాలు is used to express appreciation or gratitude. While this is the grammatically correct way to express thanks, many Telugu speakers often use the English word 'thanks' during casual daily conversation instead.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ధన్యవాదాలు is the plural form of dhanyavāda, which literally means 'thanks' or 'compliments'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ధన్యవాదాలు is the standard, formal way to say 'thanks' or 'thank you'. In informal settings, one might say Chāla thanks to mean 'many thanks'.
How do you pronounce it?
dhanyavādālu
Did you know?
- The word ధన్యవాదాలు comes from the Sanskrit root dhanya, which means 'blessed' or 'fortunate'. When you say 'thanks' in Telugu, you are essentially telling the person they are 'fortunate' or 'blessed'.
- In many South Indian cultures, including Telugu-speaking regions, a physical gesture like a slight bow or joining your palms in a 'Namaste' is often more important than the specific word used to say 'thanks'.
- In many traditional Telugu households, saying ధన్యవాదాలు to an elder can actually seem overly formal or distant, as gratitude is often implied through respect and service.
Examples in context
- మీ సహాయానికి ధన్యవాదాలు.mee sahayāniki dhanyavādālu.Thanks for your help.
- సలహా ఇచ్చినందుకు ధన్యవాదాలు.Salaha icchinanduku dhanyavādālu.Thanks for giving advice.
- అందరికీ ధన్యవాదాలు.Andarikī dhanyavādālu.Thanks to everyone.
Example conversation
Ravi gives Kavya a book she wanted to read.
- రవి Raviఇదిగో, నీ కోసం ఈ పుస్తకం తెచ్చాను.Idigō, nee kōsam ee pustakam teccānu.Here, I brought this book for you.
- కావ్య Kavyaచాలా ధన్యవాదాలు, రవి.Chālā dhanyavādālu, Ravi.Many thanks, Ravi.
- రవి Raviపర్వాలేదు, బాగా చదువుకో.Parvālēdu, bāgā chaduvukō.It is okay, read it well.
- కావ్య Kavyaతప్పకుండా, ధన్యవాదాలు.Tappakuṇḍā, dhanyavādālu.Definitely, thanks.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ధన్యవాదాలు, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ధన్యవాదాలు, CC BY-SA 4.0.
