How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in German
Danke schön
DAHN-kuh shern
[DAHN-kuh shern]
🇩🇪 In Germany: [danke schön] is slightly warmer than plain [danke] but still everyday and natural. It's a good fit when staff have just helped you.
Phrase Breakdown
Danke
[DAHN-kuh]
thank you
A common expression of gratitude.
Danke, Sie haben mir sehr geholfen.
Thank you, you helped me a lot.
schön
[shern]
very much / nicely
Adds warmth and politeness to danke.
Danke schön für Ihre Hilfe am Schalter.
Thank you very much for your help at the counter.
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