I remember the first time I traveled abroad, I realized how important a simple thank you could be. It wasn’t just about manners it was about connecting with people in a way words often fail to capture.
I wanted to express gratitude, but I quickly ran into a problem: every country had its own way of saying it, and my usual thank you just didn’t fit.
At first, I felt awkward, unsure how to handle it. But then I decided to learn the local ways, one language at a time. And honestly, it changed everything.
Not only did it make people smile, but it also helped me build small yet meaningful connections wherever I went.
That’s why I wanted to share this list of thank you in other languages with you so you can experience the same joy of expressing gratitude, no matter where you are.
Common and Everyday Alternatives
- Gracias (Spanish)
- Merci (French)
- Danke (German)
- Grazie (Italian)
- Obrigado / Obrigada (Portuguese)
- Arigato (Japanese)
- Xièxiè (Chinese)
- Shukriya (Hindi)
- Terima kasih (Indonesian)
- Salamat (Filipino)
- Děkuji (Czech)
- Tack (Swedish)
- Hvala (Croatian)
- Dank u (Dutch)
- Efharisto (Greek)
- Mahadsanid (Somali)
- Spasibo (Russian)
- Kia ora (Māori)
- Asante (Swahili)
- Toda (Hebrew)
Formal and Polite Alternatives
- I appreciate it
- Many thanks
- Thank you very much
- Much obliged
- Sincere thanks
- Heartfelt thanks
- Thank you kindly
- I’m grateful
- My gratitude
- With gratitude
- I am indebted to you
- Thanks a lot
- Thank you so much
- Thank you kindly
- Thank you deeply
- Grateful thanks
- I owe you one
- I truly appreciate it
- Appreciated greatly
- I extend my thanks
Casual and Friendly Alternatives
- Thanks a ton
- Thanks a bunch
- Thanks a million
- Thanks heaps
- Thanks loads
- Big thanks
- Cheers
- Thanks, mate
- Thanks buddy
- Thanks pal
- Thanks friend
- Many thanks, buddy
- Thanks, fam
- Thanks much
- Thanks heaps, mate
- Thanks, dude
- Thanks so much
- Thanks a lot, friend
- Thanks, champ
- Thanks, bro
Fun and Playful Alternatives
- Thanks a latte
- Thanks a bunch of bananas
- Thanks a bundle
- Thanks a ton of hugs
- Thanks a bunch of stars
- Thanks a trillion
- Thanks a stack
- Thanks a heap
- Thanks a lot, buddy
- Thanks a million smiles
- Thanks heaps of love
- Thanks a thousand times
- Thanks a bunch of sunshine
- Thanks a lot of laughs
- Thanks a ton, friend
- Thanks a mountain
- Thanks a galaxy
- Thanks a bundle of joy
- Thanks a heap of hearts
- Thanks a ton of magic
Religious and Spiritual Alternatives
- God bless you
- Blessings
- Many blessings
- Thanks be to God
- Praise be
- Thank the Lord
- Praise the Lord
- Shukran Allah (Arabic)
- Alhamdulillah (Arabic)
- Gracias a Dios (Spanish)
- Danke Gott (German)
- Thank the heavens
- Bless you kindly
- Heavenly thanks
- Divine thanks
- Grateful to God
- Thanks, universe
- Spiritual thanks
- Thankfulness in spirit
- Grateful heart
Regional and Cultural Alternatives
- Dank je wel (Dutch)
- Domo arigato (Japanese)
- Shukran jazeelan (Arabic)
- Mèsi anpil (Haitian Creole)
- Takk skal du ha (Norwegian)
- Köszönöm (Hungarian)
- Dhanyavaad (Sanskrit)
- Grazie mille (Italian)
- Merci beaucoup (French)
- Hvala puno (Croatian)
- Kiitos paljon (Finnish)
- Salamat po (Filipino, formal)
- Mahadsanid badan (Somali, formal)
- Spasibo bolshoye (Russian)
- Tusen takk (Norwegian)
- Toda raba (Hebrew)
- Go raibh maith agat (Irish)
- Asante sana (Swahili)
- Tack så mycket (Swedish)
- Merci bien (French)
Short and Sweet Alternatives
- Thx
- TY
- Thanx
- Tnx
- Tx
- Merci
- Danke
- Grazie
- Gracias
- Cheers
- Arigato
- Spasibo
- Salamat
- Hvala
- Thanks
- Mahalo
- Kiitos
- Toda
- Shukriya
- Obrigado
Expressive and Heartfelt Alternatives
- I can’t thank you enough
- I am forever grateful
- I deeply appreciate it
- Endless thanks
- Immense gratitude
- Much appreciation
- Thanks from the bottom of my heart
- Eternal thanks
- Heartfelt gratitude
- I owe you big time
- Grateful beyond words
- Deep thanks
- Infinite thanks
- Thank you kindly and truly
- I appreciate this greatly
- With all my thanks
- Thank you sincerely
- Grateful forever
- Thanks a lot, truly
- Thank you beyond measure
Conclusion
Learning different ways to say thank you can make your gratitude feel more personal and meaningful.
If casual, formal, or playful, each phrase adds warmth and charm to your words. Next time you want to show appreciation, pick a phrase that suits your style and make someone’s day brighter.











