How to Say ‘Thank you’ in German
Danke schön
💬 Usage Tip: Adds warmth and politeness to a thank you.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Polite and commonly used response to compliments.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Danke
[dahn-keh]
Thank you very much
Polite expression of gratitude.
Danke schön für das Geschenk.
Thank you very much for the gift.
schön
[shoon]
very much
Intensifying an expression of gratitude.
Danke schön für deine Unterstützung.
Thank you very much for your support.
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