This childish form of thank you, first documented in the 18th century, has slowly become absorbed into our adult vocabulary. Ta is also part of
It may be possible that "ta", a commonly used way of saying thank you derives from the Scots Gaelic, tapadh leibh (TAH-puh LEH-eev), for thank you.
Ta means 'thank you'.
The expression “ta" has been common in the north of England and in Scotland for hundreds of years. It may derive from the Gaelic expression “tapadh leibh" which is used for thank you.
At the more casual end of the spectrum, for example, you have a word like 'ta', originally a childish form of 'thank you' (dating from the 18th century), but now commonly used as a straightforward colloquialism.
Meaning 'thank you', ta is usually used for the times when you are in a rush or want to send a quick text to show your appreciation for something.
'Ta' means 'thank you'. "A: Can you please pass me the sauce? B: Sure, here you go. A: Ta."
Britannica Dictionary definition of TA. British, informal. — used to say “thank you”
General Conversation:
Ta/Cheers – An abbreviation of thanks.
people say ta to everyone, also including to those who they dont know well? Yes, "ta" means thank you. It is informal and you should only really use it with friends and family. If you wish to be polite and courteous always use "Thank you.".
(colloquial, chiefly Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand) Thanks. Ta for the cup of tea.
laddie - A boy or young man (Aye, laddie!)
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Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”. This was made famous by Robert Burns' song, sang globally at New Year. The translation can be taken as “old long since” or “old long ago” meaning “days gone by” and when sung at New Years really means “let's drink to days gone by”.
Yes, ta is a word.
An informal word, but all the same ta is used in many areas in England instead of the more conventional thank you. In turn, thank you (or if you prefer it, ta) to Ellen Hawley, author of Notes from the U.K., for asking why we say ta, and therefore providing the inspiration for this post.
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A: The Oxford English Dictionary views “ta” (thank you) and “ta-ta” (goodbye) as infantile or nursery expressions that are now also commonly used by adults colloquially—that is, in speech.
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