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/palˈdiɛs/
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The ordinary Latvian way to say thanks, also used as a noun-like word for the thanks someone gives, expects, or receives.
Examples
Vēstule sākās ar sirsnīgu paldies komandai.
The letter began with a heartfelt thanks to the team.
Par šo darbu nevar samaksāt tikai ar paldies.
This work cannot be paid for with thanks alone.
Liels paldies par ātro atbildi.
Many thanks for the quick reply.
Paldies, ka atnācāt tik laicīgi.
Thank you for coming so promptly.
Paldies jums par pacietību.
Thank you for your patience.
Similar words
pateicos
liels paldies
atzinība
paldies vārdi
sirsnīgs paldies
pateicība
milzīgs paldies
Meanings
Examples
Paldies par palīdzību.
Thank you for the help.
Liels paldies par ātro atbildi.
Many thanks for the quick reply.
Paldies, man kafiju nevajadzēs.
Thank you, I will not need coffee.
Paldies jums par pacietību.
Thank you for your patience.
Paldies, ka atnācāt tik laicīgi.
Thank you for coming so promptly.
Similar words
pateicos
liels paldies
sirsnīgs paldies
milzīgs paldies
Examples
Viņa beigās pateica vienkāršu paldies.
In the end she said a simple thanks.
Par šo darbu nevar samaksāt tikai ar paldies.
This work cannot be paid for with thanks alone.
Viņš gaidīja kaut vai mazu paldies.
He expected at least a small thank you.
Vēstule sākās ar sirsnīgu paldies komandai.
The letter began with a heartfelt thanks to the team.
Par pliku paldies viņš vairs nestrādās.
He will no longer work for a bare thank you.
Similar words
pateicība
paldies vārdi
atzinība
Etymology
From Latvian palīdz Dievs, literally “may God help”, shortened into a fixed expression of thanks.
FAQ
paldies means “thank you” or “thanks” in Latvian, and it can also refer to a spoken or written thanks.
Is paldies an interjection or a noun?
paldies is mainly an interjection, but Latvian also uses it noun-like in phrases such as pateikt paldies and par pliku paldies.
How is paldies pronounced?
paldies is pronounced /palˈdiɛs/, with the main stress on the second part of the word.
When should paldies be used?
Use paldies after help, a gift, information, service, or any polite favor. Paldies jums is a more formal way to address someone respectfully.
What is the difference between paldies and lūdzu?
paldies gives thanks, while lūdzu means “please” or “you are welcome”.
What does liels paldies mean?
liels paldies means “many thanks” or “thank you very much”.
What does par pliku paldies mean?
par pliku paldies means doing something for nothing more than thanks, with no real payment or reward.
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