Casual Ways to Say “You’re Welcome”
“Of course.” This friendly response makes it clear to your friends and family that your help and kindness are guaranteed. By saying “Of course,” you’re telling them that they can expect favors or help from you because you’re happy to support them. Them: “Thank you for grabbing me a coffee, too!” You: “Of course! I know how much you love iced lattes!”
“No problem.” Responding to a friend’s, “Thank you” with a cheerful “No problem” or “Not a problem” means that the help you gave them didn’t bother or inconvenience you. This is an especially great response to ease someone’s worry or guilt if they thought they were burdening you with a favor. For an even more casual response, say “No prob” or “No problemo!” Them: “I can’t thank you enough for picking up Chili from the dog groomers! You are a lifesaver.” You: “No problem! I was already headed that way so it just took me a second to get him.” Note: Older adults can find “No problem” impolite or rude, as it can sound like the help they asked for was a problem for you (even though this phrase means the opposite). So, stick to saying it to your younger friends and family instead of your elders.
“No worries” or “Don’t worry about it.” These phrases are friendly ways to let someone know that it wasn’t difficult or bothersome for you to help them out. You’re telling them that what they asked wasn’t a burden and in fact, you were happy to help! Responding with this phrase is another great way to make a friend or family member feel less embarrassed or uncomfortable about asking you for help. Them: “Thank you for going to the store and getting more ice when we ran out! I feel bad that I asked you to go late at night.” You: “No worries at all! I’m glad I could help.”
“Absolutely.” Saying “Absolutely” in place of “You’re welcome” is a cheerful way to tell your loved ones that it makes you happy to do them favors, give them gifts, or help them out. It also conveys that it wasn’t bothersome or difficult for you to support or assist them—if anything, it was your pleasure to help them. Them: “Wow, I can’t believe you got me such a thoughtful gift! I love it, thank you so much!” You: “Absolutely! I know how much you love this author and when I saw they signed your favorite book, I had to get it for you!”
“Anytime.” This warm and heartfelt response to a loved one’s, “Thank you” lets them know that they can always rely on your help. Saying, “Anytime” also makes it clear that you were glad to support them and would do it again in a heartbeat, which can make them more comfortable if they were worried about troubling you. Them: “Thank you for giving me a ride to school! I don’t know what I’d do without you.” You: “Anytime! I don’t mind picking you up and I love the company.”
“Sure thing.” “Sure thing” is short for, “It is a sure thing that I would help you.” This enthusiastic response is a very casual way to let a friend know that they can trust you to support them. In other words, your help is guaranteed because helping them doesn’t bother you at all! Them: “I’m so grateful you could help me move my furniture after Don bailed on me.” You: “Sure thing! You can always count on me for help.”
“You bet.” “You bet” is another very informal way to say, “You’re welcome.” This phrase is short for, “You can bet on my help” and means that your loved ones can always expect you to support them or assist them with favors. If your friends are worried about burdening you, saying “You bet” can reassure them that your help wasn’t an inconvenience. Them: “Aw, did you get pizza for dinner? You rock, thanks a bunch!” You: “You bet! I know you had a bad week, so I thought this would cheer you up!”
“Yep” or “You got it.” Enthusiastic and affirmative phrases like “Yep,” “Yup,” “Sure,” “Totally,” and “You got it” are super casual ways to say, “You’re welcome.” These quick phrases acknowledge your friend’s gratitude and make it clear that your help wasn’t a big deal. You can even say a cheerful “Mm-hmm” or “Uh-huh” or if you’re texting, send a thumbs-up ???? emoji. Them: “Thanks for taking out the trash! I’ve been meaning to do that but I’ve been so busy.” You: “You got it!”
“Don’t mention it.” When someone thanks you for doing something that you thought was very minor or insignificant, say “Don’t mention it.” This is a humble and polite way to say that their gratitude isn’t necessary—what you did wasn’t a big deal and didn’t inconvenience you at all. Them: “Wow, I can’t believe you got me a ticket for the concert on Friday! I thought the show was sold out! You are the best!” You: “Aw, don’t mention it! I’m glad we get to go together now!”
“It was nothing.” “It was nothing” is another humble and polite alternative to “You’re welcome.” Like “Don’t mention it,” this phrase also means that your help or support wasn’t a big deal or significant enough to get a “Thank you” from your friend. For an even more casual response, say, “No biggie” or “No sweat.” Them: “Thank you so much for being able to watch Harper last minute! She loved getting to spend time with her aunt!” You: “Of course, it was nothing! You know I love babysitting my favorite niece!”
“It’s the least I can do.” “It’s the least I can do” is a friendly response to a loved one’s “Thank you” when you feel like your help wasn’t actually that noteworthy or significant. This is a sweet way to reassure your friend that helping them wasn’t an intrusion and that you are glad to assist them. You might even say this if you thought you could’ve helped them even more. Them: “I’m so grateful that you could come over early and help me set up for the party. Everyone said it was a blast!” You: “Really, it’s the least I could do! Thanks for throwing such a fun party!”
“I’m sure you’d do the same for me.” If you and a friend support one another often, this phrase is a great alternative to a simple “You’re welcome.” This phrase acknowledges your friend’s appreciation and expresses your happiness to help them out. It also communicates that they didn’t ask you to do something inconvenient or bothersome, as they’d be glad to do the same favor for you. Them: “I can’t thank you enough for taking care of me while I was sick. I’m not sure how to pay you back for your kindness.” You: “I know you’d do the same for me. So, don’t worry about it. I’m just glad you’re feeling better!”
“Just returning the favor.” Use this phrase in place of “You’re welcome” when you helped out someone who recently did you a favor. This is a friendly way to accept their gratitude while showing them that what they asked of you wasn’t an imposition or inconvenience. It also expresses your thanks for their previous help to you! Them: “Thanks so much for watering my plants while I was on vacation! They look just as happy and healthy as when I left.” You: “Hey, just returning the favor! You kept my plants alive when I was gone last month.”
“Thank you.” If someone is thanking you but you feel like they did you a favor, it’s perfectly acceptable to say “Thank you” back instead of “You’re welcome.” Simply emphasize the “you” to show them that you’re the one who should be thanking them! Them: “Thank you for coming to visit! I loved having you stay at my new apartment. It was so fun to show you around the city!” You: “No, thank you. I appreciate you letting me stay and being such a great host! Plus, I got to hang out with you!”
Formal Ways to Say “You’re Welcome”
“My pleasure.” “My pleasure” is a more formal way to say “You’re welcome” that’s acceptable to use with supervisors, colleagues, customers, and other people you have a professional relationship with. This pleasant phrase communicates that you enjoyed helping out the person, which can make them feel more comfortable asking you for help in the future. Them: “Thank you for getting refreshments for the meeting today! I can’t believe I forgot.” You: “My pleasure. I’m glad the meeting went well!”
“I’m pleased to be of assistance.” Use this very formal and flattering phrase to let your boss, coworkers, or customers know that you’re genuinely happy to help them out. “I’m pleased to be of assistance” simultaneously acknowledges their gratitude for what you did and expresses your desire to help them again in the future. Them: “I can’t thank you enough for working late and getting the proposal submitted. If you hadn’t stepped in, we would've missed the deadline!” You: “I’m pleased to be of assistance. If you need my help again in the future, just let me know.”
“I’m happy to help.” This polite phrase is a common alternative for “You’re welcome” in the business world. It is a warm way to communicate your willingness and desire to support your colleagues or help clients. As a plus, it can boost your reputation for being a helpful employee and lead to more opportunities in your career. Them: “Thanks for sending me those reports so quickly!” You: “I’m happy to help!”
“Certainly.” “Certainly” is a more formal alternative to phrases like “Of course” and “Sure thing.” Like those expressions, “Certainly” is an enthusiastic way to tell a coworker or customer that your help is guaranteed and wasn’t an inconvenience to you—you were glad to help them out. Them: “Thank you so much for bringing us extra pillows!” You: “Certainly! We’re here to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible.”
“You are very welcome.” To make a regular “You’re welcome” sound a bit more formal or professional, add a modifier like “very” to emphasize your appreciation for someone’s gratitude and express your enjoyment in helping them. For instance, you can say “You are so welcome, “You are most welcome,” or “You are quite welcome.” Them: “Thank you so much for coming to my classroom and talking to my students about your career. Lots of my students want to be biologists now!” You: “You are very welcome. I’m always happy to talk about my job and get people interested in biology.”
“Not at all.” For a more formal alternative to “Don’t mention it” or “It was nothing,” say “Not at all.” Like those phrases, “Not at all” is a friendly and polite way to let people know that what you helped them with doesn’t require their thanks. It also reassures them that you weren’t burdened or inconvenienced by doing them a favor. Them: “I’m so grateful for your advice. You really helped us get started on the project.” You: “Not at all! Let me know if there’s anything else you might need help with.”
“No thanks are necessary.” “No thanks are necessary” is a similar polite phrase to “Not at all.” It also communicates to colleagues, clients, and customers that their gratitude for your help really isn’t necessary because what you did didn’t inconvenience you or take time out of your busy day. In other words, helping them out wasn’t a big deal. Them: “Thank you again for letting me borrow your projector. The meeting would’ve been a disaster without it!” You: “No thanks are necessary! You’re welcome to use it anytime you need.”
Heartfelt Ways to Say “You’re Welcome”
“The pleasure is all mine.” Let your partner, friend, or family member know that there’s nothing you love more than giving them a gift, showing them kindness, or helping them out. This shows your loved ones that supporting them isn’t a burden or bothersome. Instead, it brings you immense joy and fulfillment. Them: “I can’t thank you enough for surprising me for my birthday! You are so thoughtful.” You: “The pleasure is all mine. I love seeing you happy.”
“Of course, I am always here for you.” When a loved one gives you a heartfelt and thoughtful thank you, let them know that they can always count on you to help them. This is an especially sweet phrase if they feel guilty asking you for a favor or were worried about burdening you with an issue. Them: “I was nervous about playing the guitar in the show, but you being there put me at ease. Thank you again for coming!” You: “Of course, I am always here for you. Plus, I love to hear you play.”
“Don’t worry about it, I’ve got you.” This warm and loving phrase is a great alternative to “You’re welcome” when a loved one is thanking you for being there for them in a big way. Even if they asked you for a large favor or needed a lot of help, this communicates that they can never ask too much from you—you’ll never feel inconvenienced for supporting them. Them: “I’m so grateful that you stayed over after my breakup. Just having you there made me feel less alone. I don’t know what I’d do without you!” You: “Don’t worry about it, I’ve got you. I’m here for you through the good and the bad.”
“I’m so glad I could help.” Use this thoughtful expression when a friend or family member thanks you for doing something you wanted to help them with. This expresses your genuine joy for getting to help them and shows them that you appreciate their gratitude. Them: “Thank you for letting me borrow your truck! The move went great thanks to your help.” You: “I’m so glad I could help!”
“It’s no trouble at all.” “It’s no trouble at all” is a sweet alternative to “You’re welcome” when you want to let a loved one know that the help they needed or favor they asked for wasn’t an imposition. This phrase can help them feel better for asking you for help and show them that you enjoy being there for them. Them: “I am so grateful that you came so far out of your way to help us look for our dog Lucy. We’re so lucky that you were here to find her!” You: “It was no trouble at all. I’m glad I could help bring her back home.”
“Knowing that I helped you is all the thanks I need.” Use this phrase when you did something for a loved one out of the kindness of your heart and didn’t even expect a thank you from them. This tells them that helping them out or making them smile was actually a gift to you. In other words, you love them and just want them to be happy. Them: “Thank you so much for talking to your boss and putting in a good word for me. I got the job! I can’t thank you enough.” You: “Knowing that I helped you is all the thanks I need. I can’t wait to be coworkers!”
Saying “You’re Welcome” in Different Languages
Spanish: “De nada” or “No hay de qué.” The most common way to say “You’re welcome” in Spanish is “De nada,” which roughly translates to “It’s nothing.” For a slightly more polite and formal alternative, say “No hay de qué,” which loosely means, “There’s nothing to thank me for.” “De nada” is pronounced deh nah-dah. “No hay de qué” is pronounced noh ay deh keh.
Portuguese: “De nada” or “Não tem de quê." Like in Spanish, the most popular and casual way to say “You’re welcome” in Portuguese is “De nada.” If you’re in a more formal situation, say “Não tem de quê," which roughly means “There’s nothing to thank me for.” “De nada” is pronounced dee nah-dah. “Não tem de quê" is pronounced nah-oomm tah-eehm the queh.
Italian: “Prego” or “Di niente.” The most common way to say “You’re welcome” in Italian is “Prego,” which literally translates to “I pray.” A more casual way to say “You’re welcome” is “Di niente,” which means “It’s nothing.” “Prego” is pronounced pray-goh. “Di niente” is pronounced dee nee-yehn-teh.
French: “De rien” or “Je vous en prie.” In French, “De rien” is the casual and most popular way to say “You’re welcome,” which means something like “It’s nothing.” To be polite in more formal situations, say “Je vous en prie,” which literally translates to “I beg you of it.” “De rien” is pronounced duh ree-ehn. “Je vous en prie” is pronounced zheh vooz-ahng pree.
German: “Bitte” or “Gern geschehen.” In Germany, the casual way to say “You’re welcome” is “Bitte,” which literally means “Please.” In more formal situations or talking to someone you don’t know well, say “Gern geschehen,” which loosely translates to “My pleasure.” “Bitte” is pronounced biht-uh. “Gern geschehen” is pronounced gehrn geh-sheh-ehn.
Chinese: “不客气” (“bú kè qì”) or “不用谢” (“bú yòng xiè”). To say “You’re welcome” in Mandarin Chinese, say “不客气” (“bú kè qì”), which means something like “Don’t mention it.” You can also say “不用谢” (“bú yòng xiè”), which roughly translates to “There’s no need to thank me.” “不客气” (“bú kè qì”) is pronounced boo kuh chee. “不用谢” (“bú yòng xiè”) is pronounced boo yong shee-e.
Japanese: “どういたしまして” (“dou itashi mashite”) or “いえいえ” (“ieie”). One of the most common ways to say “You’re welcome” in Japanese is “どういたしまして” (“dou itashi mashite”), which literally translates to “How can I help you?” In more casual situations, say “いえいえ” (“ieie”), which roughly means “No worries.” “どういたしまして” (“dou itashi mashite”) is pronounced doh ee-tah-shee mah-she-teh. “いえいえ” (“ieie”) is pronounced ee-yeh ee-yeh.
Korean: “아니에요” (“aniaeyo”) or “괜찮아요” (“gwaenchanayo”). The most common way to say “You’re welcome” in Korean is “아니에요” (“aniaeyo”), which loosely means “Not at all.” A slightly more formal and polite alternative is “괜찮아요” (“gwaenchanayo”), which means something like “No problem.” “아니에요” (“aniaeyo”) is pronounced ah-nee-ae-yo. “괜찮아요” (“gwaenchanayo”) is pronounced gwaen-chahn-ah-yoh.
Hindi: “कोई बात नहीं” (“koii baat nahee”) or “आपका स्वागत है” (“āpa kā svaagat haiṅ”). In Hindi, a casual way to say “You’re welcome” is “कोई बात नहीं” (“coy baat nuh-hee”), which roughly means “No problem.” To give a regular “You’re welcome,” say “आपका स्वागत है” (“aap-kuh swah-gut hey”). “कोई बात नहीं” (“koii baat nahee”) is pronounced coy baat nuh-hee. “आपका स्वागत है” (“āpa kā svaagat haiṅ”) is pronounced aap-kuh swah-gut hey.
Russian: “пожалуйста” (“pa-zhal-sta”) or “не за что” (“nye za shta”). The most common way to say “You’re welcome” in Russian is “пожалуйста” (“pa-zhal-sta”), which literally translates to “Please.” For a more casual alternative, say “не за что” (“nye za shta”), which means “It’s my pleasure.”
Arabic: “عفواً” (“af-waan”) or “العفو” (“al-’awfoo”). In Modern Standard Arabic, the most common ways to say “You’re welcome” are “عفواً” (“af-waan”) and “العفو” (“al-’awfoo”). Both of these phrases loosely mean “No problem” or “No need to thank me.”
Comments
0 comment