asante
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A Swahili word for thank you
- other
:
gracias
- But to all of you who supported this 'cause I want to say Asante Sana, the world needs more of that.
Examples
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He smiled and replied with a heartfelt asante after she complimented him.
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After receiving the gift, she said asante to show her gratitude.
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When the help arrived, they all shouted asante for the support.
Synonyms
thanks
vsasante
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Words you say or write to show you are grateful
is a single-word foreign term used specifically in the Swahili language
thank you
vsasante
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Words said to show you feel grateful
is the Swahili single-word form used for expressing gratitude in another language
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9.9
A Hawaiian word used to say thank you
is the Swahili equivalent used to show gratitude in its language
merci
vsasante
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A French word used to say thank you
is the Swahili form serving the same role in its language
gracias
vsasante
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A Spanish word used to say thank you
is the Swahili term used similarly but in a different language
grazie
vsasante
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An Italian word used to say thank you
is used the same way within Swahili rather than in Italian
Surface Forms
asante main
Etymology
Asante in Swahili simply means 'thank you' and is a common, polite word used across East Africa. So when you hear or say asante, you are expressing gratitude.