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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