German word

Dank

Pronunciation

IPA/daŋk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounthanks

Example

Ich habe ihm meinen Dank gesagt.

I expressed my thanks to him.

Illustration for Dank (thanks)

More examples

Vielen Dank für deine Hilfe.

Many thanks for your help.

Vielen Dank für die Unterstützung.

Many thanks for the support.

Core concept

Recognition directed toward a source of help, whether that source is a person or a favorable circumstance.

Common phrases

  • Vielen Dank

    many thanks

  • Herzlichen Dank

    heartfelt thanks

  • Dank sagen

    express thanks

Similar words

Dankbarkeit: An inner feeling of appreciation for received help or kindness.
Dankesworte: Words briefly conveying gratitude in speech or writing.

Definition in German

Dank ist der Ausdruck von Anerkennung gegenüber einer Person für erhaltene Hilfe oder eine erbrachte Leistung.

Word origin

The noun Dank and the preposition dank share the Old High German root danc or dank, which is related to the German verb denken and English thank.

Usage tips

  • The lowercase preposition dank usually governs the genitive in formal writing, while dative use is also common, especially in less formal language.

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