How to say thank you in 45 different languages

Now, let’s take an in-depth look at how to say “thank you” in 45 different languages!

1. Arabic: شكرًا (Shukran)
   A common way to give thanks across the Arab world.
2. Chinese (Mandarin): 谢谢 (Xièxiè)
   The go-to phrase for showing appreciation in Mandarin.
3. Spanish: Gracias
   Popular in Spain, Latin America, and in the United States.
4. French: Merci
   Perfect for showing your gratitude throughout France, Quebec, and much of Africa.
5. German: Danke
   A simple and formal way to say thank you in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
6. Italian: Grazie
   Used throughout Italy and by Italian speakers worldwide.
7. Japanese: ありがとう (Arigatou)
   A warm expression of gratitude in Japanese, usually accompanied by polite gestures.
8. Russian: Спасибо (Spasibo)
   The standard way to say thank you in Russia and Russian-speaking regions.
9. Portuguese: Obrigado (if you’re male) / Obrigada (if you’re female)
   Used in Portugal, Brazil, and parts of Africa.
10. Korean: 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)
    A very formal and respectful way of saying thank you in South Korea.
11. Hindi: धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad)
    A more formal way of saying thank you in the most spoken language of India.
12. Bengali: ধন্যবাদ (Dhonnobad)
    Thank you, used in Bangladesh and parts of India.
13. Swahili: Asante
    Used as a common tongue throughout East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
14. Turkish: Teşekkür ederim
    Used to show gratitude in Turkey.
15. Dutch: Dank u
    A general phrase to say thank you in Holland and much of Belgium.
16. Greek: Ευχαριστώ (Efharisto)
    A more formal way of saying thank you in Greece and Cyprus.
17. Thai: ขอบคุณ (Khop khun)
    Commonly used throughout Thailand, often followed by a traditional gesture.
18. Polish: Dziękuję
    The most common way to express gratitude in Poland.
19. Vietnamese: Cảm ơn
    Common throughout Vietnam to show appreciation.
20. Hebrew: תודה (Todah)
    Commonly used in Israel and Hebrew-speaking communities.
21. Indonesian: Terima kasih
    A common way to express thanks throughout Indonesia.
22. Finnish: Kiitos
    A simple, polite way to thank someone in Finland.
23. Swedish: Tack
    Used throughout Sweden.
24. Danish: Tak
    Short and sweet in Denmark.
25. Norwegian: Takk
    Like in Denmark, it is used almost everywhere in Norway.
26. Hungarian: Köszönöm
    This is how you show appreciation in Hungarian.
27. Czech: Děkuji
    This is the more formal way to say thank you in the Czech Republic.
28. Romanian: Mulțumesc
    This is how you say thanks in Romania.
29. Persian (Farsi): متشکرم (Moteshakeram)
    The formal way to say thank you in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions.
30. Tagalog (Filipino): Salamat
    The default word for thank you in the Philippines.
31. Malay: Terima kasih
    Frequently used in Malaysia, just like Indonesian.
32. Ukrainian: Дякую (Dyakuyu)
    The polite way of thanking a person in Ukraine.
33. Zulu: Ngiyabonga
    Commonly used by the Zulu population in South Africa.
34. Hausa: Na gode
    Used to show appreciation in Nigeria and parts of West Africa.
35. Amharic: አመሰግናለሁ (Ameseginalew)
    How to say thank you formally in Ethiopia.
36. Serbian: Хвала (Hvala)
    Used in Serbia and parts of the Balkans.
37. Croatian: Hvala
    The same word as Serbian, reflecting the linguistic similarities.
38. Icelandic: Takk
    A common way to say thank you in Iceland.
39. Māori: kia ora
    Thanking phrase used by New Zealand’s Māori people.
40. Tongan: Malo
    The standard way of saying thank you by people in Tonga.
41. Samoan: Fa’afetai
    Widely used in Samoa and its diaspora communities.
42. Irish (Gaelic): Go raibh maith agat
    How to thank someone traditionally in Ireland.
43. Welsh: Diolch
    Commonly used throughout Wales.
44. Basque: Eskerrik asko
    A thank you all its own in the Basque regions of Spain and France.
45. Esperanto: Dankon
    The word for thank you in the universal language.