danke schön
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thank you very much, thanks a lot
/ˈdaŋkə ʃøːn/
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A warm, polite expression of thanks for something someone did or gave.
Examples
Sie lächelte und sagte danke schön.
She smiled and said, “Thank you very much.”
Er nahm das Geschenk und sagte: „Danke schön!“
He took the gift and said, “Thank you very much!”
„Ich habe den Tisch reserviert.“ – „Danke schön.“
“I reserved the table.” “Thank you very much.”
„Danke schön für deine Hilfe.“
“Thank you very much for your help.”
„Hier ist dein Tee.“ – „Danke schön.“
“Here is your tea.” “Thank you very much.”
Meanings
Examples
„Hier ist dein Tee.“ – „Danke schön.“
“Here is your tea.” “Thank you very much.”
Sie lächelte und sagte danke schön.
She smiled and said, “Thank you very much.”
„Danke schön für deine Hilfe.“
“Thank you very much for your help.”
Er nahm das Geschenk und sagte: „Danke schön!“
He took the gift and said, “Thank you very much!”
„Ich habe den Tisch reserviert.“ – „Danke schön.“
“I reserved the table.” “Thank you very much.”
Etymology
Danke is the thanks formula; schön warmly strengthens it.
FAQ
What does danke schön mean?
A warm, polite expression of thanks for something someone did or gave.
When is danke schön used?
Say it when receiving help, a gift, information or a kindness.
How is danke schön written?
In the headword, both words are lower case: danke schön.
Does danke schön change form?
The formula stays fixed; sentence position can capitalize Danke.
Where does danke schön come from?
Danke is the thanks formula; schön warmly strengthens it.
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