Pronunciation guide
How to say “Thank you” in Telugu
Say “dhanyavaadaalu”. Written ధన్యవాదాలు in Telugu.
ధన్యవాదాలు
Say it: “dhanyavaadaalu”
Formal notation: dhanyavādālu
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
dha·nya·vā·dā·lu
Speaking tips for this word
- Aspirated consonants (kh, gh, th, dh, bh, ph) are released with a small puff of breath — hold your hand in front of your mouth and you should feel air.
- Long vowels (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) take about twice as long as short ones. Hold the sound rather than clipping it short.
When to use it
Polite, sincere thanks.
Saying “Thank you” in Telugu — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Thank you" in Telugu?
Say "dhanyavaadaalu" — broken into syllables: dha-nya-vā-dā-lu. The native spelling is ధన్యవాదాలు.
What is the simplest way to say "Thank you" in Telugu?
The most common Telugu word for "thank you" is ధన్యవాదాలు, pronounced "dhanyavaadaalu". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "dhanyavādālu" the same as "dhanyavaadaalu"?
Yes. "dhanyavādālu" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "dhanyavaadaalu" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
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