How to say “Thank you” in Urdu
The most common way to say “thank you” in Urdu. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
شکریہ
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Urdu
شکریہ, براہ کرم
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Urdu?
"Thank you" in Urdu is "شکریہ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "شکریہ" written in Urdu?
Urdu uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "شکریہ" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "شکریہ" in Urdu?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "شکریہ" 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 "شکریہ" mean in English?
"شکریہ" is the Urdu 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 Urdu?
Many languages — including Urdu — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "شکریہ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Urdu spoken?
Urdu is spoken by an estimated 170 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Urdu dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Urdu dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "شکریہ" or any other Urdu text.