Thanks in English. Thanks in advance in English. Related words, or rarely used in this sense

In the process of communication, situations often arise when we want to express gratitude. The most common ways to thank someone in English "Thank you" and "Thanks" are not the only and not always the best. Polite English has plenty of ways to say "thank you" from the bottom of our hearts.

Many and many thanks

• Thanks a lot!
• Thank you so much!
• Thank you very much!
• Thanks a million!/Thanks a ton!

For a formal situation and solemn speech

• That's so kind of you It's so kind of you
• I'd like to thank… I would like to thank
• (I'd like to thank everyone for coming and supporting us today.)
• I'm grateful for (something)/ I'm grateful for (something) I'm grateful for (something)
• I would like to express my gratitude (to somebody for something) I would like to express my gratitude (to someone for something)
• I really appreciate (something) I really appreciate (something)
• Words are powerless to express my gratitude Words cannot express my gratitude
• It's hard to find words to express my gratitude It's hard to find words to express my gratitude

For letters and e-mails:

• Many thanks(Many thanks for the lovely present)

Informal, expressive options

• Thank you from the bottom of my heart(Thank you from the bottom of my heart)
• You saved my life(You saved my life)
• You've made my day(You made my day!)
• I owe you one(I owe you)
• Thanks for everything(Thanks for all)
• All my love and thanks to you(All my love and gratitude to you)
• Words can't describe how thankful I am(Words cannot describe how grateful I am)
• What would I do without you?(What would I do without you)
• I will never forget what you've done for me(I will never forget what you did for me)
• I'll forever be grateful(I will always be grateful)

Quite informal

• Cheers!(usually a "thank you" for a small favor)
• ‘Here’s that book you wanted to borrow.’ ‘Oh, cheers.’
• “Would you like a drink?” “That'd be great. Cheers.”
• You shouldn't (have)- the English version on the topic "oh, what are you, you shouldn't have."
• Oh, Martin, what lovely flowers. You shouldn't have!
• Thanks heaps, Thankies, Ta – cute informal way to chat with friends.

10 ways to say "thank you" for different situations

• Thanks for all your help(Thanks for all your help)
• Thanks for all your kindness(Thank you for all your kindness)
• Thank you for everything you've done for me(Thank you for everything you've done for me)
• Thank you for making us feel like home(Thank you, you make us feel at home)
• Thank you for inspiring us(Thank you for inspiring us)
• Thanks for your invaluable help(Thanks for your invaluable help)
• Thanks for listening to me(Thank you for listening to me)
• Thank you for coming and adding your unique vision to this event(Thank you for coming and adding your unique vision to this event)
• Thanks for sharing you talent and vision(Thank you for sharing your talent and vision)
• Thanks for your selfless care for each of us(Thank you for your selfless care for each of us)

"Thank you" is one of the most used words in any language. It is pleasant to pronounce and hear. However, even in Russian, few people use substitutes for this word, let alone English.

Table 1. How to say thank you in English.

Table 2. Thank you in English. Examples with translation

Now directly about ‘thank you’. As you know, this expression literally translates as "thank you." Few people use any additions to this expression. Meanwhile, there are many of them.

How to say "thank you very much"?

This desire can be expressed using adverbs heartily, professionally, Sincerely, warmly, heartily.

How to "publicly express gratitude"?

This can be done with formally or publicly.

What words are most often used after ‘thank you?’

Thank you for your assistance

Thank you for your contribution

Thank you for your effort

Thank you for your generosity

Thank you for your support

Gratitude, politeness, smile are indicative qualities of Americans, for a Russian person, out of habit, it may even seem deliberate.

Any request in English is accompanied by the word “please”, it is customary to thank for almost everything. Therefore, one of the first topics in the study of English should be - the expression of gratitude.

Let's look at the stable phrases associated with gratitude:

Very often we express our gratitude to colleagues, business partners, in general, in business correspondence. In this case, it is necessary to be as polite, grateful and observe subordination as possible. You can safely use the following examples of official expressions of gratitude for this:

In English, there is another word for expressing gratitude - “grateful”, which can be translated as “grateful”, “grateful”. But when using, it is worth considering the difference between "grateful" and "thankful".
“Grateful” is used when it is necessary to emphasize the significance of the service rendered, when something very “worthwhile” was done for you, which you are grateful for in many ways.
And if, after the service rendered, your moral relief is more important, you are overwhelmed with feelings, a sense of relief, joy, then it is better to use “thankful”.

Also to express gratitude are the words:

• - be grateful

I am much obliged (to you) - very (to you) grateful
Much obliged to you for the favor - I am very grateful to you for the service rendered.

BUT: to express gratitude, the word bound used in colloquial speech, everyday speech.
Basic meaning of the word bound:

to please, to do a favor

Oblige me by closing the window. - Close the window, please.
Will you oblige us with a dance? - Will you dance for us?

oblige, compel, compel, compel

The law obliges parents to send their children to school - The law obliges parents to send their children to school.

• indebted- indebted to (smb.), obligated

to be indebted to smb. - to be indebted to smb.

• appreciative- appreciative, grateful

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart and a big THANK YOU!

But we are learning to speak English well here! Therefore, we go directly to how to express gratitude and say "thank you" in English.

As in our native language, so in English, there are many options and ways to thank a person. Depending on the occasion or situation, we say "Thank you" by adding additional words to it - "big, in advance, huge", etc. It's good that there are so many options for expressing gratitude.

The most common and universal expression that English speakers use is " thank you", the direct translation of which is " Thank you". Everyone knows this phrase, even those who do not speak the language at all. Therefore, if you do not yet know all the ways to express gratitude in English, then feel free to use this universal, short and clear phrase.

Well, if you are very grateful, then you can say " Thank you very much". The translation of this phrase can be defined as " Thank you very much". And in order to strengthen the degree of gratitude even more, you can repeat the word “very” several times. So I want to write to you Thank you very, very, very much«!

Very often, Americans in their everyday speech abbreviate the whole expression and pronounce " Thanks", What means " Thanks". But this variation is not included in the literary norm, it is used in informal communication, without implying a serious relationship. For example, as a response to a compliment or pronounced with irony or sarcasm.

A more correct and formatted expression would be " That's very/so kind of you”, when you want, for example, to respond to a compliment that is pleasant for you, or to thank for the service -“ That's very/so nice of you.". The phrase is more meaningful and sincere.

Another option to say or write about your gratitude is to politely respond to a gift, as if embarrassed, you can use the idiom “ You shouldn't have". That is, you are pleased and at the same time uncomfortable that the person tried so hard, and you say “ Shouldn't have worried».

Thank you for your help

If someone supported you, encouraged you well, helped you overcome a difficult situation, then it is said or written “ Thanks for having my back» — « Thanks for being my rock" or " Thanks for support". And then promise him I owe you!”, they say, if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, then I am at your service -“ I am indebted to you! or “I owe you!”.

When your friend or acquaintance tangibly helped you do a difficult and big job, for example, write a thesis, or a Briton helped you in learning English, then you can tell him “ thank you. I couldn't have done it without you" - "Thank you. I probably couldn't manage without you."

If you are having a rough day and someone supports you and expresses sympathy, then it will be good for showing interest in your problems and for participating in thanking him in the following way - “ Thanks for being such a dear". I.e " Thank you for your participation". And then you can say Thanks so much for your help, supper's on me tonight» — « Thank you very much for your help. Dinner for me tonight».

All phrases of gratitude - in one table

We have already figured out how you can say about your disposition, we saw how it is written. Now, using the table, let's look at how to pronounce English idioms that act as some kind of politeness formulas.

I think now you will be able to express gratitude and extreme appreciation in English in various ways. Do not forget to say kind words to people, especially those close to you. Good luck and thank you in English.