German word

Dankeschön

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdaŋkəˌʃøːn/

Meaning

  • interjectionthank you

Example

Sie sagte Dankeschön.

She said thank you.

Illustration for Dankeschön (thank you)

More examples

Ja, Dankeschön, das weiß ich sehr zu schätzen.

Yes, thank you, I appreciate that very much.

Core concept

A compact spoken token of appreciation passes from one person to another.

Common phrases

  • Ja, Dankeschön!

    Yes, thank you!

  • Tja, Dankeschön.

    Well, thank you

Similar words

Danke: A very short and common everyday expression of thanks.
Danke schön: A conversational expression of thanks with a slightly more polite tone.
Vielen Dank: A set phrase for expressing strong thanks politely.
Herzlichen Dank: A somewhat formal way to express heartfelt thanks.

Definition in German

Als kurze Höflichkeitsformel 'Danke' ersetzt oder ergänzt.

Word origin

Dankeschön is formed from Danke and schön, with the second element adding a favorable nuance to the established expression of thanks.

Usage tips

  • The separate spelling danke schön is also used for the interjection, whereas the one-word form Dankeschön is the noun.

Other meanings

  • thank-younoun

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