What does ‘ta’ mean?

Aussie slang explained in plain English, with examples you can listen to.

ta

interjection · casual

Thanks.

How Aussies use it

  • Ta for that.
  • Ta, mate.

Good to know

Short and friendly. Also used in British English.

Saying it more formally

In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use thanks instead.

Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.

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