Complete Guide to Using “Thank you for + (verb-ing/noun)” in English

The phrase “Thank you for” is used to express gratitude for something specific someone has done. It can be followed by a gerund (verb+ing) or a noun, showing appreciation for actions or things.

“Thank you for” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context
1	Thank you for inviting me.	मुझे आमंत्रित करने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Social event
2	Thank you for helping me move.	मेरी शिफ्टिंग में मदद करने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Assistance
3	Thank you for informing me about the job opening.	नौकरी के अवसर के बारे में बताने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Information
4	Thank you for mailing that package for me.	मेरा पार्सल डाक करने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Favor
5	Thank you for working so hard.	इतनी मेहनत करने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Appreciation
6	Thank you for stopping by to visit.	मिलने आने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Visit
7	Thank you for replying to my email.	मेरे ईमेल का जवाब देने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Communication
8	Thank you for providing me with the answers.	मुझे जवाब देने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Information
9	Thank you for heating up dinner.	रात का खाना गर्म करने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Household help
10	Thank you for hurrying to get here.	जल्दी से यहाँ आने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Timeliness
11	Thank you for your patience.	आपके धैर्य के लिए धन्यवाद।	Quality
12	Thank you for the wonderful gift.	अद्भुत उपहार के लिए धन्यवाद।	Gift
13	Thank you for your support.	आपके समर्थन के लिए धन्यवाद।	Support
14	Thank you for being honest.	ईमानदार होने के लिए धन्यवाद।	Character
15	Thank you for your time.	आपके समय के लिए धन्यवाद।	Time

Alternative Forms with Similar Meaning

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	I appreciate your help.	मैं आपकी मदद की सराहना करता/करती हूँ।
2	I’m grateful for your advice.	मैं आपके सुझाव के लिए आभारी हूँ।
3	Many thanks for your kindness.	आपकी दयालुता के लिए बहुत धन्यवाद।

Key Grammar Rules

• Structure:
  • “Thank you for” + gerund (verb-ing)
  • “Thank you for” + noun
  • ✅ Correct: “Thank you for waiting.”
  • ✅ Correct: “Thank you for your patience.”
  • ❌ Incorrect: “Thank you for to wait.”
• Tense Variations:
  • Present perfect: “Thank you for having helped me.”
  • Past: “I thanked him for helping me.”
• Formal/Informal:
  • Formal: “I would like to thank you for…”
  • Informal: “Thanks for…”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “Thank you for help me.”
✅ “Thank you for helping me.” (Use gerund form)

❌ “Thanks you for coming.”
✅ “Thank you for coming.” OR “Thanks for coming.” (Correct form)

❌ “Thank you for invite.”
✅ “Thank you for inviting me.” (Complete phrase)

Cultural Usage Notes

• Workplace:
  • Professional: “Thank you for your prompt response.”
• Social Settings:
  • Casual: “Thanks for the ride!”
• Indian English:
  • Often combined with “very much” (“Thank you very much for…”)
  • Sometimes “thankful” is used (“I’m thankful for your help”)