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How to Say ‘Thanks a lot for the tip!’ in German

Vielen Dank für den Tipp!

vee-len dahngk fyr DEHN tip

[vee-len dahngk fyr DEHN tip]

Phrase Breakdown

Vielen Dank

vee-len dahngk

Many thanks / Thank you very much

This is a polite, warmer form of 'Danke'. 'Vielen' starts with an 'f' sound: 'FEE-len'.

Example

Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe!

Thank you very much for your help!

Words in this phrase

Vielen

[vee-len]

many

Used to express a large amount or extent.

Example

Vielen Dank für die Hilfe.

Many thanks for the help.

Dank

[dahngk]

thanks

Means thanks or gratitude; common in polite expressions.

Example

Vielen Dank, Frau Meier.

Many thanks, Ms Meier.

für den Tipp!

fyr DEHN tip

for the tip!

This part says what you are thanking someone for. 'für' needs the accusative, which gives 'den Tipp'. Here 'Tipp' can mean money given as a tip or helpful advice.

Example

Danke für den Tipp mit dem Restaurant!

Thanks for the tip about the restaurant!

Words in this phrase

für

[fyr]

for

A preposition indicating purpose or destination.

Example

Das ist für dich.

This is for you.

den

[DEHN]

The (accusative form)

Defines a specific object in the accusative case.

Example

Ich nehme den Cappuccino.

I'll take the cappuccino.

Tipp

[tip]

tip / hint

A useful piece of advice.

Example

Hast du einen Tipp für mich?

Do you have a tip for me?

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