Is Merci a word?

Is Merci a word?

The noun is un merci (‘a thank you’ – referring to the word) or un remerciement (the act of thanking). A polite response to merci is merci à vous (‘it is I who thank you’).

What language is merci in?

French

Why do Bulgarians say Merci?

The exact reasons Bulgarians use ‘merci’ ofen are: The equivalent Bulgarian word is very long: ‘blagodariya’. There is an unwritten rule that a person should use shortened speech in conversations (e.g. ‘OK’ instead of ‘All Correct’; ‘Thanks’ instead of ‘Thank you’; ‘It’s’ instead of ‘It is’, etc).

How do Bulgarians greet each other?

Greetings consist of a firm handshake, direct eye contact and the appropriate greeting for the time of day. Address people with their titles (if you know them) or with Mr “Gospodin” / Mrs “Gospozha” followed by the surname. Only friends and family address each other with first names and possibly a hug or kiss.

What does Bulgaria mean?

bŭl-gâr’ē-ə, bo͝ol- Filters. Country in the SE Balkan Peninsula, on the Black Sea: founded in the 7th cent. & under Turkish rule from the late 14th cent.

How many languages use Merci?

Thank You in 100 Different Languages Most of these foreign languages have distinctive words, such as grazie (Italian), merci (French), asante (Swahili), tualumba (Tonga), dhanyawaad (Hindi), miigwetch (Ojibwe), and go raibh maith agat (Irish.)

Is Farsi similar to French?

While distant, French and Farsi are actually cousins. Both languages are members of the Indo-European language family which stems from a (albeit controversial) common language called, naturally, Indo-European. Fun fact – despite using a (sooooorrrtttt of) common script, Farsi and Arabic are totally unrelated.

How do you say Bon Appetit in Persian?

Nooshe jân! Though you’re more likely to hear this phrase, it’s a good one to know because it’s so common. It’s used by the cook both before a meal, like bon appétit, and after to express delight that you enjoyed the dish.