How to Say “Thank You” in Every Fictional Language
Gratitude is one of the few phrases every fictional culture needs, whether it closes out a quest reward, wraps up a tavern conversation, or softens a tense negotiation between factions. How a language expresses thanks says a lot about its culture — a goblin might make it sound transactional, while an elvish-inspired tongue turns it into something almost musical. Compare all ten versions below to find the one that fits your scene.
All 10 Translations
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Alien | Xenar, omrak. | Gratitude, friend. |
| Dragon | Gorath, morath. | I honor you, friend. |
| Orcish | Yub-grog, warbrother. | Thanks, warrior-kin. |
| Goblin | Fanks-fanks, buddy-buddy! | Thank you, friend! |
| Wizard | I am most grateful for thine aid, conjurer's ally. | Thank you. |
| Robot | SYSTEM OUTPUT: GRATITUDE-SIGNAL TRANSMITTED. PROCESS COMPLETE. | Thank you. |
| Pirate | I be thankin ye, matey. Ye have me gratitude. | Thank you. |
| Medieval | I give thee heartfelt thanks, noble friend. | Thank you. |
| Klingon-style | qatlho, jup. batlh. | Thank you, friend. With honor. |
| Elvish-inspired | Hantanyel, mellon. Elen síla. | Thank you, friend. A star shines upon you. |
Try It Yourself
Pick any language and translate “Thank you” — or type something else entirely:
Other Popular Phrases
Hello
See all translations →
I Love You
See all translations →
Happy Birthday
See all translations →
Good Morning
See all translations →
Good Night
See all translations →
My Name Is
See all translations →
We Come in Peace
See all translations →
Where Is the Bathroom?
See all translations →
You Have No Honor
See all translations →