verb
danken
thank
Es bedeutet, jemandem seine Anerkennung oder Freude zu zeigen, wenn man etwas bekommen oder Hilfe erhalten hat.
The German word "danken" is a verb meaning "to thank". It is not composed of smaller meaningful words (excluding prefixes), as it is a simple root word.
Similar words:
- "bedanken" (to express thanks, often reflexive: sich bedanken)
- "loben" (to praise)
- "würdigen" (to appreciate)
Differences:
- Danken focuses on expressing gratitude.
- Bedanken is a more formal or explicit expression of thanks, often reflexive.
- Loben means praising someone's actions/qualities rather than thanking.
- Würdigen emphasizes appreciating or valuing something.
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Examples
Ich danke dir für deine Hilfe.verb
I thank you for your help.
Wir danken Ihnen herzlich.verb
We thank you sincerely.
Sie dankt ihm für die Hilfe.verb
She thanks him for the help.
Sie danken Ihnen herzlich.verb
They thank you sincerely.
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