thank
Meaning: To express gratitude to someone
Thank is a verb expressing gratitude. 'Thanks' and 'thank you' are common expressions of appreciation. British variations include 'thanks very much,' 'cheers' (informal), and 'ta' (very informal, regional). Expressions include 'thanks to' (because of), 'no thanks to' (despite), and 'thank goodness' (expressing relief).
Examples
- Thank you so much for your help. 非常感谢你的帮助。Muchas gracias por tu ayuda.ご助力いただき、誠にありがとうございます。도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.
- I'd like to thank everyone who contributed. 我想感谢所有做出贡献的人。Me gustaría agradecer a todos los que contribuyeron.貢献してくださった皆様に感謝申し上げます。기여해 주신 모든 분들께 감사드리고 싶습니다.
- Thanks to your advice, I got the job. 多亏了你的建议,我得到了这份工作。Gracias a tu consejo, conseguí el trabajo.あなたのアドバイスのおかげで、仕事が決まりました。당신의 조언 덕분에 일자리를 구했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'þancian' meaning 'to give thanks', from 'þanc' (thought, gratitude). Related to 'think' — in Old English, thinking of someone and thanking them were closely connected concepts. The same root gives German 'danke' and Dutch 'dank'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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