Signification
Formal way to express gratitude.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, it is common to touch your hand to your chest while saying this. It signifies that the gratitude is coming from the heart. Lucknow is the heart of Urdu etiquette. Here, you might hear 'Aap ki zarra-nawazi hai' (It is your kindness) as a more poetic way to say thank you. Many Urdu speakers will use 'JazakAllah' (May God reward you) instead of 'Shukriya' to give the thanks a spiritual dimension. In offices in Karachi or Delhi, 'Aap ka shukriya' is often followed by the person's title, like 'Shukriya, Sir' or 'Shukriya, Ma'am'.
The Hand Gesture
Place your right hand on your chest when saying it to elders for extra 'Adab' points.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Aap ki shukriya'. Even if you are a woman, or the person you are talking to is a woman, it is always 'ka'.
Signification
Formal way to express gratitude.
The Hand Gesture
Place your right hand on your chest when saying it to elders for extra 'Adab' points.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Aap ki shukriya'. Even if you are a woman, or the person you are talking to is a woman, it is always 'ka'.
Double it up
Saying 'Bohat bohat shukriya' makes you sound much more sincere and fluent.
The Response
If someone says this to you, respond with 'Koi baat nahi' (No problem) or 'Khush raho' (Stay happy).
Teste-toi
Complete the formal thank you.
___ کا شکریہ۔
'Aap' is the formal pronoun used with 'ka shukriya'.
Which one is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'Thank you very much'?
'Shukriya' is masculine, so we use 'ka', and it is singular.
Match the phrase to the person.
To whom would you say 'Aap ka shukriya'?
It is a formal phrase meant for superiors or strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: یہ لیجیے آپ کی چائے۔ B: _________۔
When someone gives you something, you say thank you.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal Thanks
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ کا شکریہ۔
'Aap' is the formal pronoun used with 'ka shukriya'.
How do you say 'Thank you very much'?
'Shukriya' is masculine, so we use 'ka', and it is singular.
To whom would you say 'Aap ka shukriya'?
It is a formal phrase meant for superiors or strangers.
A: یہ لیجیے آپ کی چائے۔ B: _________۔
When someone gives you something, you say thank you.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in casual settings. But 'Aap ka shukriya' is better for showing respect.
You can, but it might sound a bit formal or like you're being funny.
Shukriya is Urdu (Arabic root), Dhanyavad is Hindi (Sanskrit root). Both are understood.
Because 'Shukriya' is a masculine noun in Urdu grammar.
Say 'Sab kuch ke liye aap ka shukriya'.
Yes, 'Thanks' is very common in big cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Delhi.
Use 'Main aap کا بے حد مشکور ہوں' (I am extremely grateful to you).
Usually after, but you can say 'Advance mein shukriya' (Thanks in advance).
If thanking a group, say 'Aap sab ka shukriya'.
Aap ka shukriya.
Expressions liées
بہت شکریہ
similarThank you very much
مہربانی
synonymKindness / Thank you
خوش آمدید
contrastWelcome
کوئی بات نہیں
builds onNo problem / It's okay
جزاک اللہ
specialized formMay God reward you
