danken
to thank
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈdaŋkən/
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Cultural Note
'Danken' takes the dative case: 'Ich danke dir' (informal) or 'Ich danke Ihnen' (formal). 'Danke' and 'Dankeschön' are among the first words every German learner should know. Gratitude is expressed often and sincerely in German culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich danke dir für alles.
I thank you for everything.
Wir möchten Ihnen herzlich danken.
We would like to thank you sincerely.