Thank you in many languages

Thanksgiving is a time that brings to mind family, turkey, pumpkin pie and, most importantly, giving thanks. Most Canadians are familiar with “Thank you” and “Merci.” But do you know how to express thanks in languages other than English or French?

In the following questions, see if you can match the term for “Thank you” with the language. (An approximate pronunciation is given in the answers.)

1. Gracias
2. Miigwetch
3. Danke
4. Xiè xie
5. Dank je
6. Domo arigato
7. Spasibo
8. Quana
9. Tak
10. Salamat