How to say Thank you! in different countries (languages)

Thank you!

Without a doubt, "Thanks!" or "Thank you!" is one of the most frequently used expressions in the world. It is a courteous phrase used when accepting a service, gift, or compliment, as well as when politely accepting or declining an offer.

Gratitude is the single most valuable phrase in any traveler's vocabulary. A genuine "Thank you" breaks down social barriers, softens transaction moments, and turns quick interactions into memorable human connections wherever you go in the world.

Because true appreciation involves more than just words—from a slight bow in Japan to placing a hand over your heart in the Middle East—this directory covers how to say "Thank you" in different countries and remember, a warm smile is always the universal way to show appreciation!

Thank you! worldwide

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Australia
Thank you
Thanks
Austria
Danke
Vielen Dank
Belarus
Спасибо [Spasibo]
Brazil
Obrigada (female) / obrigado (male)
Canada
Thank you
Thanks
Merci
Dominican Republic
Gracias
Egypt
شكرأ [shukraan]
England
Thank you
Thanks
Cheers
Thank you very much
Germany
Danke
Vielen Dank
Hungary
Köszönöm
Japan
ありがとう [Arigatō]
Kazakhstan
Спасибо [Spasibo]
Kyrgyzstan
Спасибо [Spasibo]
Malta
Thank you
Thank you very much
New Zealand
Thank you
Thanks
Northern Ireland
Thank you
Portugal
Obrigada (female) / obrigado (male)
Russia
Спасибо [Spasibo]
Scotland
Thank you
Thanks
Slovakia
Ďakujem
Vďaka
Dik
Diky
South Africa
Thank you
South Korea
고마워 [go ma wae]
Switzerland
Danke
Vielen Dank
Merci
Trinidad and Tobago
Thank you
USA
Thank you
Thanks
Thank you very much