Ich danke dir

/ɪç ˈdaŋkə diːɐ̯/
I thank you

Ich danke dir für deine Hilfe.

I thank you for your help.


informal

A polite and informal way to express gratitude to someone you are close to or familiar with.

Ich danke dir für das Geschenk.

I thank you for the gift.

Danke dir für deine Unterstützung.

Thank you for your support.

This phrase is commonly used in informal settings, such as among friends or family members. For more formal contexts, 'Ich danke Ihnen' is preferred.

Collocations

Ich danke dir vielmalsI thank you very muchIch danke dir herzlichI thank you warmly

Related Phrases

Vielen Dankphrase
Thank you very much
Danke schönphrase
Thanks a lot

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'Ich danke dir' in informal contexts and 'Ich danke Ihnen' in formal settings.

Word Origin

Derived from the German verb 'danken' (to thank) and the pronoun 'dir' (you, informal).

Usage Notes

Use 'Ich danke dir' with friends, family, or people you are familiar with. For formal situations, use 'Ich danke Ihnen'.

Word Breakdown

Ich
I
pronoun
+
danke
thank
verb
+
dir
you (informal)
pronoun
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