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English Phrases for Compliments and Saying Thank You

Saying thank you and giving a compliment are small things that make every conversation warmer. Here are the phrases native speakers really use, with Turkish translations.

37 phrases · By LearnLingo Team · Updated

Tap to hear a phrase. Levels follow the CEFR scale. American English is the default; British variants are noted.

Saying thank you

EnglishTurkishYou might hear

Thank you.

A1
Teşekkür ederim.
  • You're welcome.
  • No problem.

Thanks a lot.

A1
Çok teşekkürler.
  • Sure thing.
  • Anytime.

Thanks so much.

A1

Very common and warm. Use it with friends and colleagues.

Çok çok teşekkürler.
  • Of course!
  • Happy to help.

Thank you very much.

A1
Çok teşekkür ederim.
  • You're very welcome.

Thanks for your help.

A1

Thanks for + noun or -ing: thanks for coming, thanks for waiting.

Yardımın için teşekkürler.
  • No problem at all.
  • Glad I could help.

I really appreciate it.

A2
Gerçekten minnettarım.
  • It was nothing.
  • Don't mention it.

Cheers.

A2

Mostly British and Australian for a quick, casual thanks. In the US it usually means a toast.

Sağ ol.
  • No worries.

You're a lifesaver.

B1

Informal and friendly, for when someone helps you at just the right moment.

Hayatımı kurtardın.
  • Ha, anytime!
  • Don't worry about it.

Thanking in more formal situations

EnglishTurkishYou might hear

Thank you for your time.

A2

Common at the end of meetings, interviews and calls.

Zaman ayırdığınız için teşekkür ederim.
  • Thank you for coming in.
  • My pleasure.

I'm very grateful for your support.

B1
Desteğiniz için çok minnettarım.
  • It was my pleasure.
  • You deserved it.

I can't thank you enough.

B1
Size ne kadar teşekkür etsem az.
  • Really, it was nothing.
  • I'm just glad it worked out.

Thank you in advance.

B1

Used in emails before someone helps. Some people find it a little pushy, so use it carefully.

Şimdiden teşekkür ederim.
  • I'll get back to you soon.

That's very kind of you.

A2
Çok naziksiniz.
  • Not at all.
  • It's the least I could do.

I owe you one.

B1

Informal. It means you will help them back next time.

Sana borçluyum.
  • You sure do!
  • Don't be silly.

Replying to thanks

EnglishTurkishYou might hear

You're welcome.

A1
Rica ederim.
  • Have a nice day.

No problem.

A1

Very common in casual American English. UK speakers also say "No worries."

Sorun değil.
  • See you later.

My pleasure.

A2

Polite and warm, often used by service staff.

Benim için zevkti.
  • Thanks again.

Don't mention it.

A2
Lafı bile olmaz.
  • Well, thanks anyway.

Anytime.

A2
Her zaman.
  • I'll remember that!

Glad I could help.

A2
Yardım edebildiğime sevindim.
  • You really did.

Giving compliments

EnglishTurkishYou might hear

I love your jacket.

A1

"I love your..." is the most natural way to compliment clothes or things.

Ceketine bayıldım.
  • Thanks! I got it on sale.
  • Oh, thank you!

You look great today.

A1
Bugün harika görünüyorsun.
  • Aw, thanks!
  • Thank you, so do you.

That color really suits you.

A2

UK spelling: colour.

Bu renk sana çok yakışıyor.
  • Really? Thank you!

You did a great job.

A2
Harika iş çıkardın.
  • Thanks, I worked hard on it.
  • It was a team effort.

Your English is really good.

A2
İngilizcen gerçekten çok iyi.
  • Thanks, I'm still learning.
  • That's kind of you to say.

This is delicious. Did you make it yourself?

A2
Bu çok lezzetli. Kendin mi yaptın?
  • Yes, it's my grandma's recipe.
  • No, I bought it, but thanks!

You have a beautiful home.

A2
Çok güzel bir eviniz var.
  • Thank you, make yourself at home.

I'm really impressed.

B1
Gerçekten etkilendim.
  • Thanks, that means a lot.

You're so good at this.

A2
Bu işte çok iyisin.
  • I've had lots of practice.

That was a brilliant presentation.

B1

"Brilliant" is very common in British English for "great."

Harika bir sunumdu.
  • Thanks, I was so nervous!

You've got a great sense of humor.

B1

UK spelling: humour.

Çok iyi bir espri anlayışın var.
  • Ha, thanks. I try.

Accepting compliments

EnglishTurkishYou might hear

Thank you, that's really kind of you.

A2

The safest reply. In English it is normal to simply accept praise.

Teşekkür ederim, çok naziksin.
  • I mean it.

Thanks, that means a lot.

B1
Teşekkürler, bu benim için çok önemli.
  • You deserve it.

Aw, thanks! You made my day.

B1
Ay, teşekkürler! Günümü güzelleştirdin.
  • Glad to hear it!

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

A2
Teşekkürler, beğenmene sevindim.
  • I really do.

I couldn't have done it without you.

B1
Sen olmasan bunu yapamazdım.
  • Oh, stop it. It was all you.

You're too kind.

B2

A modest, slightly formal way to accept praise.

Çok naziksin, sağ ol.
  • No, really, it was excellent.

Sample dialogues

Thanking a colleague

Ayşe
Hey Mark, thanks so much for helping me with the report yesterday.
Selam Mark, dün rapora yardım ettiğin için çok teşekkürler.
Mark
No problem. Did the boss like it?
Sorun değil. Patron beğendi mi?
Ayşe
She loved it. She said it was the best report this month.
Bayıldı. Bu ayın en iyi raporu olduğunu söyledi.
Mark
That's great! You did most of the work, though.
Harika! Gerçi işin çoğunu sen yaptın.
Ayşe
Maybe, but I couldn't have done it without you. I owe you one.
Belki, ama sen olmasan yapamazdım. Sana borçluyum.
Mark
Then you can buy me a coffee.
O zaman bana bir kahve ısmarlarsın.
Ayşe
Deal. Coffee is on me.
Anlaştık. Kahveler benden.

Dinner at a friend's house

Emre
Wow, you have a beautiful home.
Vay, çok güzel bir evin var.
Lisa
Thank you! Come in and sit down.
Teşekkürler! Gel, otur.
Emre
This soup is delicious. Did you make it yourself?
Bu çorba çok lezzetli. Kendin mi yaptın?
Lisa
I did. It's my mom's recipe.
Evet. Annemin tarifi.
Emre
You're so good at cooking. I'm really impressed.
Yemek yapmakta çok iyisin. Gerçekten etkilendim.
Lisa
Aw, thanks! You made my day.
Ay, teşekkürler! Günümü güzelleştirdin.
Emre
Thanks for inviting me, really.
Davet ettiğin için gerçekten teşekkürler.
Lisa
My pleasure. Come again anytime.
Benim için zevkti. Ne zaman istersen yine gel.

Common mistakes Turkish speakers make

Thanks for your helping.

Thanks for your help. / Thanks for helping me.

Use "thanks for" with a noun (your help) or with -ing without "your" (helping).

No, no, it is not good, it is very simple.

Thank you, I'm glad you like it.

In Turkish culture people often reject praise to be modest. In English, refusing a compliment can sound awkward, so just say thank you.

Nothing.

You're welcome. / Don't mention it.

This is a calque of "Bir şey değil." In English "Nothing" alone sounds strange as a reply to thanks.

Thank you for everything you are doing it.

Thank you for everything you're doing.

Do not repeat the object with "it" in a relative clause; "everything" is already the object.

This color is very suitable for you.

This color really suits you.

"Suitable" means right for a purpose. When clothes or colors look good on someone, use "suit".

Quick quiz

Eight questions to check what you remember. Pick an answer to see if it is right.

  1. 1. Someone says "Thanks for your help!" What is a natural reply?

  2. 2. Which sentence is correct?

  3. 3. What does "I owe you one" mean?

  4. 4. Your friend says "I love your shoes!" The best reply is:

  5. 5. Which phrase is the most formal way to say thank you?

  6. 6. In British English, "Cheers" can mean:

  7. 7. Complete the compliment: "That color really ___ you."

  8. 8. Which reply means "Benim için zevkti"?

0 of 8 answered

Show all answers
  1. No problem.
  2. Thanks for coming.
  3. I will help you back sometime.
  4. Thanks! I just got them.
  5. I'm very grateful for your support.
  6. Thanks.
  7. suits
  8. My pleasure.

See what the A2 English course covers, or test your level first.

People also ask

What is the difference between "Thank you" and "Thanks"?+

They mean the same thing. "Thanks" is a bit more casual, while "Thank you" works in every situation, including formal ones.

How do I reply when someone gives me a compliment?+

Simply say "Thank you" or "Thanks, that's kind of you." English speakers usually accept praise instead of rejecting it, so there is no need to be overly modest.

Is "No problem" rude as a reply to thank you?+

No, it is friendly and very common, especially in American English. In very formal situations, "You're welcome" or "My pleasure" sounds more polished.

What are safe compliments to give in English?+

Compliment things people chose or did: clothes, cooking, work, ideas or skills. Comments about someone's body or weight can feel personal, so avoid them with people you don't know well.

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