Definition

1. Verb:
   • To show deep gratitude, to express heartfelt thanks: A formal and literary term used to convey profound appreciation or gratefulness, often for a significant favor or kindness.
   • To be very grateful: To feel or express a high degree of thankfulness.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Xin đa tạ ân huệ của ngài. (I humbly express my deepest gratitude for your kindness.)
  • Chúng tôi vô cùng đa tạ sự giúp đỡ của ông. (We are immensely grateful for your help.)

Advanced Usage

• Literary and Formal Context: "Đa tạ" is primarily used in formal speeches, classical literature, or in very polite, ceremonious situations. It is less common in everyday casual conversation, where "cảm ơn" is standard.
  • Bần tăng đa tạ thí chủ. (This monk thanks the benefactor deeply.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cảm tạ (v): to thank, to be grateful. This is also formal but slightly more common in certain respectful contexts than "đa tạ."

  • Xin chân thành cảm tạ. (Sincerely thank you.)

• Tri ân (v): to show gratitude, to acknowledge a debt of gratitude. Often used for lasting, profound thanks.

  • Buổi lễ tri ân các thầy cô. (A ceremony to show gratitude to the teachers.)

Synonyms

• Thank profoundly: To express thanks in a deep and sincere manner.
• Be deeply indebted: To feel a strong obligation of gratitude.
• Express utmost gratitude: To convey the highest level of thankfulness.

Related Idioms

• Đa tạ đa tạ: A repeated, emphatic form used for very strong, sometimes almost excessive, polite thanks, often in historical or theatrical contexts.
  • "Đa tạ đa tạ, ân nhân của ta!" ("Thank you, thank you deeply, my benefactor!")

1. Show deep gratitude, express heartfelt thanks, be very graceful