Grateful Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɹeɪtfəɫ/
GRAYT-fuhl
/ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
GRAYT-fuhl
Definición
Feeling thankful because someone has helped you, given you something, or been kind to you. It describes a warm feeling of appreciation.
Uso & Matices
Usually followed by 'for' or 'to': 'grateful for your help', 'grateful to my teacher'. It is warmer and more personal than simply saying 'thankful'. Common in polite speech and writing: 'I’d be grateful if...' is a formal, respectful request.
Spanish: agradecido - gratoPortuguese (BR): grato - agradecidoPortuguese (PT): grato - agradecidoChinese (Simplified): 感激的 - 感谢的Chinese (Traditional): 感激的 - 感謝的Hindi: आभारी - कृतज्ञArabic: ممتن - شاكرBengali: কৃতজ্ঞ - উপকৃতRussian: благодарныйJapanese: 感謝しているVietnamese: biết ơnKorean: 감사하는Turkish: minnettar - müteşekkirUrdu: شکر گزارIndonesian: bersyukur
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I am grateful for your help.
basic
She felt grateful after the doctor called.
basic
We are grateful to our teachers.
basic
I’m really grateful you stayed and talked to me.
natural
Honestly, I’m just grateful we made it home safely.
natural
I’d be grateful if you could send me the details tonight.
natural