How to say “Thank you” in Arabic
The most common way to say “thank you” in Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
شكرا
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Arabic
شكرا, من فضلك
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Arabic?
"Thank you" in Arabic is "شكرا". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "شكرا" written in Arabic?
Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "شكرا" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "شكرا" in Arabic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "شكرا" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "شكرا" mean in English?
"شكرا" is the Arabic way of saying "Thank you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Thank you" in Arabic?
Many languages — including Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "شكرا" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Arabic spoken?
Arabic is spoken by an estimated 274 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Arabic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "شكرا" or any other Arabic text.