Thank
/θæŋk/noun
To express gratitude or appreciation.
Did you know?The Old English 'þanc' literally meant 'thought' or 'to think', implying that gratitude is deeply tied to our inner reflections and consciousness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tong-
“to think, to reflect”
Old English
Old English
þanc
“thought, gratitude, favor”
Middle English
Middle English
thancke
“to express gratitude or favor”
Modern English
English
thank
“to express appreciation or gratitude in a direct manner.”