Signification
Expressing gratitude for assistance received.
Contexte culturel
Latvians value 'darba tikums' (work ethic). Helping someone is seen as a duty, but thanking them specifically for that help is a sign of high character. Eye contact is important when saying this phrase. Looking away can make the gratitude seem insincere. In rural areas, help is often repaid with food or goods rather than just words, but 'Paldies par palīdzību' is still the verbal standard. The phrase is often used at the end of formal letters or emails to acknowledge support from institutions.
Add 'Liels'
Always add 'Liels' (Big) if the help took more than 5 minutes. It makes you sound much more appreciative.
The 'u' ending
Don't forget the 'u' at the end of 'palīdzību'. Without it, the grammar sounds broken to a native ear.
Signification
Expressing gratitude for assistance received.
Add 'Liels'
Always add 'Liels' (Big) if the help took more than 5 minutes. It makes you sound much more appreciative.
The 'u' ending
Don't forget the 'u' at the end of 'palīdzību'. Without it, the grammar sounds broken to a native ear.
Response
If someone says this to you, the most natural response is 'Lūdzu!' or 'Nav par ko!'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Paldies ___ palīdzību!
In Latvian, we always use 'par' to say 'thanks FOR something'.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'Big thanks for the help'?
Choose the best option:
'Liels' means big, and 'par palīdzību' is the correct grammatical form.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone helps you find your lost keys.
When someone helps you, you thank them for that specific help.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai jums vajag palīdzību? B: Jā, lūdzu. (After help) B: _________!
After receiving help, the most natural response is to thank the person for it.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPaldies ___ palīdzību!
In Latvian, we always use 'par' to say 'thanks FOR something'.
Choose the best option:
'Liels' means big, and 'par palīdzību' is the correct grammatical form.
Someone helps you find your lost keys.
When someone helps you, you thank them for that specific help.
A: Vai jums vajag palīdzību? B: Jā, lūdzu. (After help) B: _________!
After receiving help, the most natural response is to thank the person for it.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but 'Paldies par palīdzību' is more polite and specific when someone has actually done work for you.
'Palīdzība' is the subject (nominative), 'palīdzību' is the object after 'par' (accusative).
You can say 'Paldies par jūsu palīdzību' (formal) or 'Paldies par tavu palīdzību' (informal).
Not really, but 'Paldies!' is the shortest way to say thanks.
Expressions liées
Liels paldies
similarBig thanks
Nav par ko
contrastYou're welcome / Nothing to thank for
Paldies par atbalstu
similarThanks for the support
Pateicos
specialized formI thank (you)
