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danke

danke

1 9.9
An informal way to say thank you that comes from German and is used in English conversation
  • other
  • /ˈdɑːŋkə/
  • Informal
translation icon : gracias
  • = Danke schön? = Thank you very much?
  • Danke schön
  • danke, darling

Examples

Synonyms

thanks
vsdanke
1.0

Words you say or write to show you are grateful

is the German borrowed informal form instead of a native word
thank you
vsdanke
1.0

A polite phrase people say to show they feel grateful

is the German borrowed informal form less formal than that expression
merci
vsdanke
4 8.8

A French word used to say thank you

is the German borrowed informal form used in the same way
thanks a bunch
vsdanke
  • Informal
4 7.7

An informal way of saying thank you very much

is the German borrowed informal form rather than a native phrase
gracias
vsdanke
4 8.6

A Spanish word used to say thank you

is the German borrowed informal form used in the same way
grazie
vsdanke
1 9.5

An Italian word used to say thank you

is the German borrowed informal form used in the same way
domo
vsdanke
  • Informal
1 9.9

A casual Japanese word meaning thanks

is the German borrowed informal form used in the same way
cheers
vsdanke
  • UK
6.7

A friendly informal word used to thank someone, say goodbye, and to make a toast before drinking

is the German borrowed informal form rather than an idiomatic local usage
thankee
vsdanke
  • Archaic
9.9

A friendly old word people say to show they are grateful

is the German borrowed informal form rather than an old or regional form

Surface Forms

danke main

Etymology

Danke comes from German and simply means 'thanks'. English speakers sometimes use danke as a friendly, informal way to say 'thank you', so thinking 'danke' = 'thanks' makes it easy to remember.