Basic words of gratitude in English and answer options

To express gratitude to English language you can do with the words “Thank you”. But what to do if you need not just to thank, but thank you very much, thank you from the bottom of your heart? How to respond to words of gratitude? How to say thank you for something specific? Read about all this below.

How to express gratitude in English in everyday speech

Let's take a closer look at how to thank in English, respond to gratitude and thank for something specific.

1. Words of gratitude in English

In the most ordinary everyday situations, phrases are used to express gratitude in English:

• Thank you \ Thanks. - Thank you.

Between thank you And thanks there is no difference. Both are “thank you” or “thank you”. The only caveat is that for a formal situation thanks less suitable than thank you.

• Thank you very much. - Thanks a lot.
• Thanks a lot. - Thank you very much / huge.
• Thank you so much. - Thank you very much.

These three options are also practically the same. These are all different variations of “Thank you very much” and are suitable for both informal and formal situations. I note that in the USA they often like to add the phrase I appreciate it (I appreciate it) after the words of gratitude. For example:

Thanks, I appreciate it.

– Thanks a lot for you help, I appreciate it.

This phrase can be said with or without. You can hear it from a friend who was helped to lift the piano to the 8th floor, and from a stranger who had the door held in the elevator. It's just a way to increase gratitude a little.

• Cheers. - Thank you (informal)

Word Cheers as "thank you" is used in informal situations. In business correspondence or official conversation, it is inappropriate.

– Here's that book you wanted to borrow. Here is the book you wanted to borrow from me.

– Oh, cheers! - Oh thanks!

• You saved my life. - You saved me.
• I owe you one \ I owe you big time. - I owe you.

You saved my life- this is not literally “You saved my life”, but an analogue of our “Thank you for helping me out!” or “You saved me!”, that is, gratitude for some kind of help. I owe you one or I owe you big time is the equivalent of our “I owe you!”.

• You shoudn't (have) - It wasn't worth it.

“Thank you, you shouldn't have!” So they say, for example, having received a gift. It means that it was not worth giving something so valuable. You shouldn't (have) is, like “shouldn't”, an unfinished phrase. The full version could sound like this: You shouldn't have done it! - You shouldn't have done that! You shouldn't have presented this to me! "You shouldn't have given me this!"

Oh what lovely flowers. You shouldn't have! - Oh, what beautiful flowers! Not worth it!

2. How do you say “No way” in English? (how to say thank you)

The easiest way to respond to gratitude is in a universal, unmistakable way:

• You're welcome. - Please.

This answer is suitable for any situation. There are other variations of it:

• Welcome. - Please.
• always welcome. - You're welcome.

Like “You’re welcome”, they are appropriate almost everywhere.

Let me give you a few more answers:

• That's all right. - Not worth it.
• Don't mention it. - My pleasure.
• Not at all. - My pleasure.
• It's nothing. – Not at all / Nothing.
• no problem. - No problem.

All options mean something like “Not at all” or “Not worth a thank you.” Option no problem can be called informal, appropriate in a friendly conversation.

3. How to say thank you in English for something specific

Often you need not just to say “Thank you”, but to thank for something specific. There are two main ways to do this:

• Thank you for + (often with your).
• Thank you for + on -ing.

We choose an option depending on whether it is possible to express the reason for gratitude with a noun or a verb. Here are typical examples with nouns:

• Thanks for your help! - Thank you for your help!
• Thank you for your support. - Thanks for your support.
• Thank you for your help. - Thank you for your help.
• Thank you for your understanding. - Thanks for understanding.
• Thank you for the information. - Thanks for the info.

And some examples with verbs:

• Thank you for visiting us. - Thank you for visiting us.
• Thanks for helping me. - Thank you for helping.
• Thank you for shopping. - Thank you for your purchase.

Formal Expressions of Thanks in English

There are quite a few formal, polite ways to say thank you in English. In speech, they are used at celebrations, official events, ceremonies, but for the most part, formal thanks are needed for written speech, especially for.

In many cases, the usual “Thank you for + reason” will do. Here, for example, are typical phrases of gratitude from business correspondence:

• Thank you for contacting us. – Thank you for contacting us.
• Thank you for your (kind) cooperation. – Thank you for your cooperation.
• Thank you for your attention to this matter. - Thank you for your attention to this issue.
• Thank you for your prompt reply. - Thanks for the quick response.

But there are other ways to express gratitude. All of them are clichés, templates for different occasions.

• Many thanks for your email. - Thank you very much(much grateful) for your letter.
• I am very grateful to you. – I am very grateful to you.
• I am eternally grateful for your trust. I am eternally grateful to you for your trust.
• I’d like to express my sincere gratitude for… - I would like to express my sincere gratitude for…
• I am very much obliged to you. - I am very grateful to you.
• I greatly appreciate your kind words. - I really appreciate your kind words.
• I am very grateful for your kind help. - I am very grateful to you for your help.

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"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

If you have your own business, you probably have to communicate with partners around the world. For this, knowledge of a foreign language is simply necessary, and not only common vocabulary, but also business-related phrases. Today we will talk about them. You will learn how to say "thank you for your attention" in English, learn other words of gratitude and many other useful expressions.

Business English: phrases for different occasions

In the world of business, it is very important to follow the rules of etiquette and be polite with the people around you, whether they are partners or just employees of your company. Consider useful phrases and expressions that can help us.

Appeal to the interlocutor

In oral business speech, we refer to a person, depending on gender:

• Mister - Mr.
• Missis - madam (married lady),
• Miss - miss (girl, unmarried woman),

Alternatively, it is possible to call Sir (if the surname, position, status, etc. are unknown). The words "respected" and "dear" in English are replaced by "Dear". And, of course, you should always keep in mind the classic "Ladies and Gentlemen!" And we are happy to address a friend with a dear and sweet “Dear friend!”

Greeting and farewell

For neutral communication, well-known ones are perfect for everyone:

• Hello (Hullo, Hallo)! - Hello!
• Good…! (morning, evening, day) - Good (th) ...! (morning, evening, afternoon)
• Glad to see you! - Glad to see you!
• Nice to meet you! - Glad to meet you!

Among well-known people, it is customary to say Hi, old chap! (Hi old man!) or Howdy! (Hello!).

The vocabulary block of farewell is also diverse:

• good bye! - Goodbye!
• Bye / Bye-bye! - Bye!
• See ya! (US version) = See you! - See you! (+ later - later, soon - soon, tomorrow - tomorrow)
• Take care! - Take care of yourself!
• Have a nice day! - Have a good day! (wonderful - wonderful, good - good, fine - good, etc.)
• good luck! - Good luck!

NB! If we write a letter or draw up another similar document, we should end it with phrases (optional):

Yours sincerely!

Gratitude and feedback

The most commonly used analogue of the Russian "thank you":

• Thanks (short form).

In addition, various additions to these expressions are often used:

*NB! We would like to draw your attention to the fact that in British society it is not customary to thank for the attention “on the forehead”, it is better to emphasize the time spent and the interest shown, that is, gratitude for the attention in English takes the form “Thank you for the time (interest)!” However, in America it is acceptable to use an expression marked with an asterisk in a similar situation.

Try to remember possible options thanks

And a few more interesting expressions that are widely used in more formal settings:

Thank you for responding like this:

• Neutral or friendly
  
• More formal
  

Requests and offers of personal assistance

If you want to formulate an important request to the interlocutor, the following phrases will come in handy:

And you can offer your help in response in the following way:

After studying the first part of the article, you learned how to say hello and goodbye, offer help and thank for it, write "respectfully" in English, and many other valuable phrases. Now it's time to offer you a selection of simple business vocabulary that is useful in running your own business.

Come up with and formulate 5 requests in English

business person vocabulary

• Business - commercial activity, business, enterprise, firm,
• Biz - (informal) business, commercial activity, profession,
• Industry - industry, branch, sphere, industry,
• Affair - business, occupation, enterprise

And a few more set expressions:

And we would like to finish the topic with an analysis of the structure of the company:

• Departments / divisions (Departments):
  
• Persons:
  

Is it a Board of Directors?

check yourself

1. How can I express a request in English?
2. List 10 possible ways to thank the other person.
3. Say how to pronounce "board of directors", "deputy president", "manager" in English. And how are the names of the following departments written: personnel department, production department, research and development department?

Successfully answered all questions? The topic is well researched!

After reading the article, you learned how to name a business in English, how the names of the company's structural divisions are written, how to start and end a business conversation. May all new words and expressions be useful to you in the future, and see you in the country of the English language!

A small video dictionary on the topic "Work and business":

Several ways to say "thank you!" (video in English):

It's no secret that the British are extremely conservative in their views. The British faithfully honor traditions, follow the mores of society and never allow themselves ungentlemanly behavior. So, in order to be accepted by such a society, it must at least be culturally appropriate. And we advise you to start with elementary politeness, which is the key to mutual understanding. In today's material, we will analyze how to say thank you for your attention in English, thank you for your time and just express gratitude. These phrases will greatly improve and diversify your speech, and will also be useful for presentations and any other public speaking.

10 ways to say "thank you for your attention" in English

In his mother tongue we actually know dozens of similar phrases and expressions. This allows us to stylistically change our speech, finding greater mutual understanding in different circles of communication. For example, we will say to close friends “thank you”, “thank you”, “thx”, etc., and to unfamiliar people, most likely, we will say “thank you”, “thank you very much” or “thank you very much”. In the same way, you need to be able to play with a foreign language, because here, too, different speech situations arise. Just about how to translate all these "thank you" into English, now we'll talk.

So, imagine the situation that you need to prepare an electronic presentation in English. You have written a short story on the topic, and prepared a good speech. And since your work is primarily designed for viewers and listeners, do not forget to address the audience separately. At the beginning of the speech, be sure to greet the audience, and at the end of the presentation, insert a slide with thanksgiving words. For example, the easiest way to say thank you for your attention in English is with a standard phrase:

• Thank you for your attention Thank youyoubehindattention. — [θæŋk ju fə(r) jɔː(r) əˈtenʃn]

It is noteworthy that this expression can be used both for personal gratitude, and when referring to a wide audience. If you want to thank the audience more emotionally, then just add a couple of words:

• Thank you very much for your attention – bigThank youbehindyourattention. [θæŋk ju ˈveri mʌtʃ fə(r) jɔː(r) əˈtenʃn]

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Of course, no one forbids expressing gratitude for attention in English with all the fullness of their feelings. If you are familiar with the audience or have sincerely become close during the communication, then it would be appropriate to end the speech with the following phrase.

• Thanking you very much for your kind attention, ladies and gentlemen, I remain very truly yours,…(name). — Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind attention, ladies and gentlemen. I remain sincerely yours, ... (name).[ˈθæŋkɪŋ ju ˈveri mʌtʃ fə(r) jɔː(r) kaɪnd əˈtenʃn, ˈleɪ.diz ənd ˈdʒen.tl̩.mən, aɪ rɪˈmeɪn ˈveri ˈtruːli jɔːz…] – [Tsanking yu vari mach fo(r) yo(r) kind etEnsion, ladies and gentleman, ai rimein vari truuli yoez]

Note that you must add your own name at the end of the sentence.

If such emotional courtesies are not for you, or you are in a serious male society where it is not respectable to show such feelings, then a concise phrase is ideal for such a situation:

• Gentlemen, thank you for your time.“Gentlemen, thank you for your time. [ˈdʒen.tl̩.mən θæŋk ju fə(r) jɔː(r) taɪm] – [Gentleman tsenk yu fo(r) yo(r) time]

In addition, the following expressions will help to briefly express thanks for your attention in English and indicate your gratitude:

• Thank you for coming. - Thank you for coming. [θæŋk ju fə(r) ˈkʌm.ɪŋ] – [tsenk yu fo(r) kaming]
• Thank you for your interest in my presentation. Thank you for your interest in my presentation. [θæŋk ju fə(r) jɔː(r) ˈɪntrəst ɪn maɪ ˌpreznˈteɪʃn]
• Thank you for listening. - Thank you for listening. [θæŋk ju fə(r) ˈlɪsənɪŋ] – [Tsenk yu fo(r) lisening]
• Thank you for watching. - Thank you for watching. [θæŋk ju fə(r) wɒtʃɪŋ] – [Tsenk yu fo(r) watching]

For a change, phrases can be combined with each other and play with shades of speech. For example, let's make a couple of sentences:

• Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming. – Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for coming. [ˈleɪ.diz ənd ˈdʒen.tl̩.mən θæŋk ju fə(r) ˈkʌm.ɪŋ]
• I will stop there and thank you for listening.– This is where I end, and thank you for your attention. – [Ai wil stop the(r) and tsank yu fo(r) lisening]

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And there are dozens of similar phrases: the main thing is to thank people sincerely, and there will always be suitable words.

Answers to English thanks and words of courtesy

Since we have figured out how to say thank you for your attention in English, we should not leave aside the response. As already noted, the British are very cultured, and every Englishman says thanks in response to his thanks. And here are some phrases used for reciprocal thanks.

• Don't mention it. - do not mention it. – [dunt mansion it]
• It was a real pleasure for me to do it.- It gave me great pleasure. [ɪt wɒz ə rɪəl ˈpleʒə (r) fə (r) miː tə du ɪt]
• The pleasure is all mine. “I have to thank you for the pleasure. [ðə ˈpleʒə (r) ɪz ɔːl maɪn] - [ze plezhe (r) from ol mein]
• You are welcome - You are always welcome.– [yu ar welcome]
• my pleasure. - It just makes me happy. - [mai Plezhe (r)]

In general, there are, of course, a lot of answers to thanks in English. But first, we suggest successfully fixing these few expressions in speech, and then you can move on to further learning.

So, now you have a sufficient supply of polite phrases for different occasions. The main thing is not to be shy to speak English, improve your knowledge and introduce a variety of language means into speech. Good luck and see you soon!

How to express gratitude to your foreign friend for helping you with English, for chatting on Skype. Or you had a wonderful evening at dinner. How do you say thank you for the kind words and support? Those. for how to thank a person for something specific in English?

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Examples of how to thank a foreigner for something specific.

Nuance!
If you know a person quite recently or you need to write a formal business letter, then we always write Thank you.
If the person is a good friend or friend of yours, then the short version of Thanks is perfectly acceptable.

Thank you for your attention. Thank you for your attention.
Thank you for calling. Thanks for the call.

Thank you for your letter. Thanks for your message/email.
Thanks for the info. Thanks for the info.

Thanks for chatting on Skype. It was very pleasant to chat on Skype.
Thanks for chatting on Skype. It was very nice to chatting on Skype.

Thank you very much for chatting on Skype this morning.
Many thanks for the Skype chat you had with me this morning.
chatting - translated in different ways: from "chat" to "chat".
Is more of a youth word.

I definitely want to continue Skyping!
I'm looking forward to when we can have a Skype session.

You can also use the word talking.
Let's talk on Skype.
Thanks for talking on Skype.
Thanks for Skype meeting.

Thank you for your kind wishes. Thanks for your good wishes.
Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for your kind words.

Thanks for playing. Thanks for the game.
Thank you for dinner. Thanks for dinner.

Thanks for your big heart.
You can say: Thanks for your big heart., but more natural for English would be:
Thank you for your beautiful heart.