Thank You
/θæŋk juː/noun
A polite expression of gratitude.
Did you know?The word 'thank' is derived from the Old English 'þanc', meaning 'thought' or 'gratitude', linking back to the idea that gratitude is a mental process of recognition.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tong-
“to think, feel, or perceive”
Old English
Old English
þanc
“thought, gratitude, or favor”
Middle English
Middle English
thank
“to express gratitude or acknowledgment”
Modern English
English
thank
“to show appreciation or gratitude”