Formal:
* ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ (Bahut bahut dhanyavaad): This is the most formal and polite way to say "thank you very much". It literally means "very very thanks".
* ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ (Bahut shukriya): This is also very formal and means "thank you very much".
Informal:
* ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ (Bahut dhanyavaad): This is a more casual way to say "thank you very much".
* ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ (Shukriya): This is the most common way to say "thank you" in Punjabi, and it can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Other options:
* ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ (Mainu bahut khushi hoi): This means "I'm very happy" and can be used as a way to express gratitude.
* ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ (Tuhada bahut dhanyavaad): This is a more respectful way to say "thank you very much" and is used when addressing someone older or of higher social standing.
You can also add "ਜੀ (ji)" after any of these phrases to make them more polite.
Example:
* ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜੀ (Bahut bahut dhanyavaad ji): Thank you very much.
* ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ (Shukriya) : Thank you.