Ways to say it
| Uzbek | IPA |
|---|---|
| rahmat | /rah.mat/ |
| tashakkur |
The phrase is used to express appreciation or gratitude. In everyday conversation, the most common and versatile way to say thanks is by using rahmat. If you wish to say "thank you very much", you can add the adjective katta (big) before it to say katta rahmat. For a more profound expression of heartfelt thanks and a greater level of gratitude, you may use the formal phrase minnatdor bo'ldim.
Which one should you use?
While rahmat is the most common way to say thanks in everyday life, tashakkur is a more formal term often used in written contexts or official speeches. The former functions as a general "thanks," while the latter carries a sense of deep appreciation or "gratitude."
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /rah.mat/ and has 2 syllables.
When do people say it?
When someone expresses their thanks using rahmat or tashakkur, the standard response is arzimaydi, which means "you're welcome" or "it doesn't matter."
Did you know?
- In traditional Uzbek culture, saying rahmat is often accompanied by placing the right hand over the heart. This gesture signals that the gratitude is sincere and comes from the soul.
- The word rahmat actually means 'mercy' or 'compassion' in its original Arabic and Persian roots.
- While rahmat is used for almost any situation, using tashakkur in a casual setting can make you sound like a character in a formal historical drama.
Examples in context
- Rahmat!Thanks!This sentence is useful for practicing the simple exclamation of rahmat.Tatoeba #397313 by FeuDRenais, translation #448645 by CK
- Rahmat, Sizga minnatdorchilik bildiramiz.Thank you, we express our gratitude to you.
- Tashakkur qilamiz, sizning ko'maklaringiz uchun.We thank you for your assistance.
- Minnatdor bo'ldim, shu katta imkoniyat uchun.I am grateful for this great opportunity.
- Rakhmat! Sizning yordamingizdan foydalandim.Thanks! I benefited from your help.
- Minnatdor bo'ldim, sizning mehmonperverliklaringizdan.I am grateful for your hospitality.
- Yordamingiz uchun katta rahmat.Big thanks for your help.
- Sovg'a uchun rahmat.Thanks for the gift.
Example conversation
Temur gives a book to Laylo.
- TemurLaylo, mana bu kitob sizga.Laylo, here is this book for you.
- LayloRahmat, Temur, u juda chiroyli!Thanks, Temur, it is very beautiful!
- TemurYoqimga keltirganidan xursandman.I am glad you liked it.
- LayloYana bir bor rahmat.Thanks once again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thanks” translations and entries rahmat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rahmat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
