Gern geschehen!
You're welcome!
Language note: A warm return phrase for any 'Danke'.
Culture note: Use it to return politeness; good service values it highly.
Context: The barista responds to the gratitude with politeness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Gern
[Gairn]
You're welcome
Response to thank you, indicating willingness.
Gern geschehen, es war mir ein Vergnügen.
You're welcome, it was my pleasure.
geschehen
[geh-SHAY-en]
happened
Indicating completion of an action.
Das ist nun geschehen.
That has now happened.
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