German word

danke

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdaŋkə/

Meaning

  • interjectionthank you

Example

Danke für das Geschenk.

Thank you for the present.

Illustration for danke (thank you)

More examples

Danke für deine Hilfe.

Thank you for the gift.

Core concept

A brief word exchanged when a favor, gift, or service has been received with appreciation.

Common phrases

  • Danke für deine Hilfe

    Thank you for your help

  • Danke schön

    Thank you kindly

  • Danke sehr

    Thank you very much

Similar words

danke schön: A common, polite spoken expression of thanks.
danke sehr: A polite expression of thanks suitable for formal situations.
vielen Dank: A fixed expression that conveys strong gratitude.

Definition in German

Kurzformel als Interjektion, mit der man jemandem seinen Dank ausdrückt.

Word origin

Danke developed from German danken and shares an old Germanic root with English thank and German Dank.

Usage tips

  • Danke schön and danke sehr are common fuller forms, while vielen Dank uses Dank as a noun.

Other meanings

  • thanksinterjection

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