ধন্যবাদ

Definition

The standard expression of gratitude.

Example

Etymology

'ধন্যবাদ' (dhonnobad) is derived from Sanskrit, where 'धन्य' (dhanya) means 'blessed' and 'बाद' (bad) refers to 'to speak' or 'expression'.

How & Where It’s Used

This expression of gratitude is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, in both speech and writing.

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