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How to Say Thank You in Different Languages

Learn how to say thank you in different languages so you can show gratitude to your friends and family.

Amber Hegel

Nov 15, 2013

Showing appreciation to a fellow human being is one of the kindest gestures you can make. Everyone, no matter where they're from, should make a habit of expressing gratitude to others.

But sometimes we want to tell a person how much we appreciate what they've done for us but can't because a language barrier stands in our way. If you find yourself in such a predicament, don't lose hope: We've compiled a list of how to say thank you in 50 different languages from all over the globe.

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So whether you're in Paris, Port-au-Prince, or Prague, just consult this guide and you'll be confident in telling someone how grateful you are for their kindness and generosity.

Thank you in 50 international languages

  1. Afrikaans: Dankie
  2. Arabic: Shoukran
  3. Armenian: Shnorhakalutiun
  4. Bengali: Dhannyabad
  5. Bulgarian: Blagodariya
  6. Cambodian: Orkun
  7. Chinese, Cantonese: Do jeh
  8. Chinese, Mandarin: Xie xie
  9. Croatian: Hvala
  10. Czech: Dekuju
  11. Danish: Tak
  12. Fijian: Vinaka
  13. Finnish: Kiitos
  14. French: merci
  15. Gaelic: Go raibh maith agat
  16. German: Danke
  17. Greek: Efharisto
  18. Haitian: Mèsi
  19. Hebrew: Toda
  20. Hindi: Shoukriah [or] Dhanya wad
  21. Icelandic: Takk
  22. Indonesian: Terima kasih
  23. Irish (Northern): Nice one bro'r or Cheers mucker
  24. Italian: Grazie
  25. Japanese: Arigato
  26. Korean: Kamsa hamnida
  27. Latin: Gratias ago
  28. Latvian: Paldies
  29. Lithuanian: Attyu
  30. Laotian: Kob chie
  31. Malay: Terima kasih
  32. Maltese: Grazzi
  33. Maori: Kiaora koe
  34. Norwegian: Takk
  35. Persian: Mamnun
  36. Polish: Dziekuje
  37. Portuguese: Obrigado
  38. Romanian: Multsumesc
  39. Russian: Spasibo
  40. Slovakian: Dakujem
  41. Somali: Mahadsanid
  42. Spanish: Gracias
  43. Swahili: Ahsante
  44. Swedish: Tack
  45. Thai: Kabkoon krup (if you are male), Kabkoon ka (if you are female)
  46. Turkish: Teshekur ederim
  47. Uzbek: Rahmat
  48. Vietnamese: Cam on
  49. Welsh: Diolch yn fawr
  50. Zulu: Ngiyabonga

Thank you gifts

Of course, getting a gift is another great way to express thanks. Here are some fantastic gift options to show someone how much you appreciate them.