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Questions & Answers about ยินดี ครับ
What does ยินดี literally mean?
It literally means 'glad' or 'pleased'. In this context, it is a short way of saying 'I am glad to help', which is why it translates to 'my pleasure'.
I usually hear ไม่เป็นไร for 'you're welcome'. What is the difference?
ไม่เป็นไร is a casual way to say 'it is nothing' or 'no problem'. ยินดี is slightly more formal and polite, specifically expressing that it was a joy to do this for the other person.
How would a female speaker say this?
A female speaker would replace the male polite particle ครับ with the female polite particle ค่ะ, making the phrase ยินดี ค่ะ.
Is ยินดี used in other common beginner phrases?
Yes! You will often hear it in ยินดี ที่ ได้ รู้จัก, which means 'nice to meet you'. In both greetings and saying 'you are welcome', the word carries the same core meaning of being pleased.