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danke

/ˈdaŋkə/

thank you / thanks

Usage Note

The basic thank-you. For extra politeness, say 'Vielen Dank' or 'Danke schön'. Germans say 'danke' a lot — use it in shops, on the bus, everywhere.

Example Sentences

Danke, das ist sehr nett.

Thanks, that's very nice.

Danke für die Hilfe!

Thanks for the help!

Also known as

danke schön

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