bedanken

to thank

Beginner Verb

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Pronunciation

/bəˈdɑŋkə(n)/

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Cultural Note

'Bedankt' is both the past participle and the most common way to say 'thanks' in Dutch. It's slightly less formal than 'dank u wel' but more common in everyday speech. 'Dankjewel' is warm and friendly.

📝 Example Sentences

Ik wil je bedanken voor alles.

I want to thank you for everything.

Ze bedankte hem met een knuffel.

She thanked him with a hug.

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alsjeblieft

please, here you go

Phrase

graag gedaan

you're welcome, my pleasure

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