2020 has been a testing year for us all, to say the least. As a way of expressing our gratitude to all our language learners, language instructors, translators, interpreters, volunteers & team members throughout, here are 10 ways of saying thank you — in Arabic, French, Persian and Spanish!
Coming from the root verb “سلم” or “salama” meaning “to come out safe/healthy”, this phrase means “May you stay safe”, and can be used as a way to thank someone, while literally also wishing well for their health and safety!
Literally translating to “may [God] give you health,” this is a recognition of someone’s hard work and allows you to show your appreciation.
A heartfelt phrase in French meaning, “thank you with all my heart”.
In more formal settings, one might say “that’s very kind of you”. Remember to use “vous” when speaking in a respectful manner!
Never realized how poetic Persian is? This phrase means “may your hand not hurt”, often used when someone gives you a gift or prepares food for you.
Spanish for “I owe you” – use this with friends to let them know you’re grateful for them and you got them next time!
This is a lovely way to say “(I’m) very grateful for you” – another version of “thank you so much”, as the adjective “agradecido” is translated as “grateful”.
You may hear this Arabic loanword, “mamnoun” or “ممنون”, in Arabic or Persian, as a way to say “thank you” or “I’m grateful to you”.
10. Merci (mekh-see)
Don’t be surprised if you hear “merci”, a common way to say “thank you”, beyond francophone countries, it’s also common in Middle Eastern countries and even Iran!
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