Formal:
* நன்றி (nanRi) - This is the most common and widely used way to say "thank you" in Tamil. It's suitable for all situations and is generally considered polite.
* நன்றி சொல்லுகிறேன் (nanRi solugireEn) - This is a more formal way of saying "thank you" and literally translates to "I am saying thank you."
Informal:
* சாரி (saari) - This literally means "excuse me," but it's commonly used as a casual way to say "thank you" or "you're welcome."
* நன்றிங்க (nanRiNga) - This is a more informal way to say "thank you" and is usually used with people you are familiar with.
* நன்றிடா (nanRiDa) - This is a very informal way to say "thank you" and is only used with close friends or family.
Adding Politeness:
You can make your thanks more polite by adding " தயவுசெய்து (thayavuseithu) " which means "please" in front of any of the above phrases. For example:
* தயவுசெய்து நன்றி (thayavuseithu nanRi) - Thank you, please.
Other Phrases:
* உங்கள் அன்பான உதவிக்கு நன்றி (ungal anbana udhavikku nanRi) - Thank you for your kind help.
* நீங்க எனக்கு ரொம்ப உதவி பண்ணிட்டீங்க (Neega enakku romba udhavi pannitiddiNga) - You helped me a lot.
The choice of how to express your gratitude in Tamil depends on the context, your relationship with the person, and your level of formality.