Thanks to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈθæŋks/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

THANGKS too, THANGKS tuh, THANGKS ti

UK

θˈæŋks/ /tˈuː

THANGKS too

Definition

Used to say that something happened because of a specific person, thing, or situation, usually in a positive way.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for positive results: 'thanks to your help.' Sometimes used sarcastically for bad outcomes. Usually at the start of a clause. Don't confuse with 'because of,' which is more neutral.

• Spanish: gracias a
• Portuguese (BR): graças a
• Portuguese (PT): graças a
• Chinese (Simplified): 多亏了
• Chinese (Traditional): 多虧了
• Hindi: की बदौलत
• Arabic: بفضل
• Bengali: এর জন্য - ধন্যবাদ জানিয়ে
• Russian: благодаря
• Japanese: おかげで - おかげで（皮肉）
• Vietnamese: nhờ - nhờ vào
• Korean: 덕분에
• Turkish: sayesinde
• Urdu: کی وجہ سے - کی بدولت
• Indonesian: berkat

Example Sentences

Thanks to the rain, the plants are growing fast.

basic

We finished the project early thanks to your help.

basic

The school trip was possible thanks to donations.

basic

Thanks to Google Maps, I never get lost anymore.

natural

We're running late thanks to the traffic downtown.

natural

Thanks to streaming services, I can watch shows anytime I want.

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