Thank You in Arabic - 12 Ways to Say Shukran
شُكْراً جَزِيلاً
"Shukran Jazilan" - Thank You Very Much
How to Say Thank You in Arabic
Shukran (Arabic: شُكْراً) is the most common way to say "thank you" in Arabic and is understood across all Arabic-speaking countries. Arabic has many beautiful expressions of gratitude, each with its own cultural and spiritual significance.
12 Ways to Say Thank You in Arabic
1. Shukran (شُكْراً)
Meaning: Thank you
Usage: The most common and universal way to say thank you. Used in all Arabic-speaking countries.
2. Shukran Jazilan (شُكْراً جَزِيلاً)
Meaning: Thank you very much
Usage: A more emphatic expression. "Jazilan" means "abundantly."
3. Jazak Allahu Khayran (جَزَاكَ اللهُ خَيْراً)
Meaning: May Allah reward you with goodness
Usage: An Islamic expression of deep gratitude. For females, say "Jazaki Allahu Khayran."
4. Barak Allahu Fik (بَارَكَ اللهُ فِيكَ)
Meaning: May Allah bless you
Usage: Another Islamic expression invoking blessings. For females, say "Barak Allahu Fiki."
5. Ashkuruka (أَشْكُرُكَ)
Meaning: I thank you
Usage: Formal, often used in writing or speeches. For females, say "Ashkuruki."
6. Mumtann Lak (مُمْتَنٌّ لَكَ)
Meaning: I am grateful to you
Usage: Very formal and sincere. For females, say "Mumtann Laki."
7. Allah Ya'teek Al-Aafiya (اللهُ يُعْطِيكَ العَافِيَة)
Meaning: May Allah give you strength/health
Usage: Used to thank someone for their effort. Common in the Levant.
8. Tislam/Tislami (تَسْلَم / تَسْلَمِي)
Meaning: May you be safe / Bless you
Usage: Warm, colloquial. Popular in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine.
9. Mashkoor/Mashkoora (مَشْكُور / مَشْكُورَة)
Meaning: You are thanked
Usage: Common in Gulf countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar).
10. Ya'teek Al-Aafiya (يَعْطِيكَ العَافِيَة)
Meaning: May you be given strength
Usage: Used to thank service workers or anyone who exerted effort.
11. Kaththar Allahu Khayrak (كَثَّرَ اللهُ خَيْرَك)
Meaning: May Allah increase your goodness
Usage: A beautiful prayer-like thank you.
12. Yislamu (يَسْلَمُو)
Meaning: Bless your hands
Usage: Short form popular in Levantine Arabic for thanking someone who made food.
How to Respond to Thank You in Arabic
- Afwan (عَفْواً) - You're welcome
- La Shukra Ala Wajib - No thanks needed for a duty
- Wa Iyyak - And to you (response to Jazak Allahu Khayran)
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