Much obliged Meaning in English
expression
ˈmətʃ/ /əˈbɫaɪdʒd
MUCH uh-BLYJD
mˈʌtʃ/ /əblˈaɪdʒd
much uh-BLYJD
Definición
A polite or formal expression used to thank someone, similar to saying 'thank you very much.' It is somewhat old-fashioned and more common in formal or written English.
Uso & Matices
'Much obliged' is formal or old-fashioned—often heard in historical movies, southern U.S. English, or polite correspondence. Not commonly used in modern casual conversation; 'thank you' or 'thanks a lot' are more natural today.
Spanish: muy agradecido - muchas graciasPortuguese (BR): muito obrigadoPortuguese (PT): muito obrigadoChinese (Simplified): 非常感谢Chinese (Traditional): 非常感謝Hindi: बहुत आभारी हूँArabic: ممتن جدًاBengali: অত্যন্ত বাধিত - কৃতজ্ঞRussian: очень признателен - весьма обязанJapanese: 大変感謝します - 恐縮ですVietnamese: xin cảm ơn nhiều - vô cùng cảm kíchKorean: 대단히 감사합니다 - 매우 감사드립니다Turkish: çok müteşekkirim - minnettarımUrdu: بہت ممنون - بہت مشکورIndonesian: sangat berterima kasih - sangat menghargai
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Much obliged for your help today.
basic
If you could send the documents, I would be much obliged.
basic
I'm much obliged to you for your advice.
basic
“Here’s your wallet—you dropped it.” “Much obliged!”
natural
If you could drop me at the station, I'd be much obliged.
natural
“Thanks for the lift.” “Much obliged, friend.”
natural