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Danke

/ˈdaŋkə/
interjection★Beginner
informal

A polite way to express gratitude or thanks.

Danke für die Hilfe!

Thanks for the help!

Danke, das ist sehr nett von dir.

Thank you, that's very kind of you.

💡

Commonly used in everyday conversation to show appreciation.

Collocations

Danke schönThanks a lotVielen DankMany thanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Danke der Nachfragephrase
Thanks for asking
Danke für nichtsphrase
Thanks for nothing

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'Danke' in casual settings and 'Vielen Dank' in formal or professional contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

In German culture, expressing gratitude is highly valued, and using 'Danke' appropriately shows respect.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'danken' (to thank), with the suffix '-e' indicating a polite or formal tone.

📝Usage Notes

'Danke' is a casual way to say 'thank you' in German. For more formal situations, 'Vielen Dank' is preferred.

Word Breakdown

Danke
Thank you
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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