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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMerci
/mɛʁ.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used to express gratitude or appreciation; thank you.
"Merci for helping me with my French homework today."
- 1
An expression of gratitude; thanks.
"He offered a quiet merci before leaving the bakery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French noun 'merci', meaning pity, mercy, or favor, originating from the Latin 'merces' (reward, pay, wages). Over centuries, the semantic scope shifted in French from expressing gratitude for a favor or mercy granted to a standard expression of thanks.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Merci" is said worldwide
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merci
Transliteration: mɛʁ.si
"Merci beaucoup pour votre aide."
danke
Transliteration: daŋ.kə
Script: Danke
"Danke für deine Hilfe."
grazie
Transliteration: ɡra.tsje
"Grazie mille per l'aiuto."
gracias
Transliteration: ɡɾa.sjas
"Muchas gracias por tu ayuda."
obrigado
Transliteration: o.bɾiˈɡa.du
"Muito obrigado pela ajuda."
शुक्रिया
Transliteration: shukriya
"आपकी मदद के लिए शुक्रिया।"
谢谢
Transliteration: xièxie
"谢谢你的帮助。"
감사합니다
Transliteration: gamsahamnida
"도와주셔서 감사합니다."
ありがとう
Transliteration: arigatou
"手伝ってくれてありがとう。"
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