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Danke
/ˈdaŋkə/
thank you
Danke für deine Hilfe!
Thank you for your help!
informal
An informal way to express gratitude or thanks, often used in casual or friendly contexts.
Danke, das war sehr nett von dir.
Thank you, that was very kind of you.
In formal situations, 'Vielen Dank' or 'Ich danke Ihnen' is more appropriate.
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Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Danke' with friends and family, but switch to 'Vielen Dank' or 'Ich danke Ihnen' in professional or formal settings.
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Pronunciation
The 'ke' in 'Danke' is pronounced like the English 'ker' in 'kerchief'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle High German 'danc' (thankfulness), related to the Old High German 'danc' (thankfulness) and the Proto-Germanic 'þankō' (thoughtfulness).
Usage Notes
While 'Danke' is informal, it is widely used in everyday German. For more formal contexts, 'Vielen Dank' or 'Ich danke Ihnen' is preferred.
Word Breakdown
Danke
thank you
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