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How to Say ‘Thank you very much for the interview.’ in German

Vielen Dank für das Gespräch.

vee-len dahngk fyr dahs guh-SHPRAIKH

[vee-len dahngk fyr dahs guh-SHPRAIKH]

💬 Usage Tip: Whatever you're thanking for goes after für: Vielen Dank für Ihre Zeit "Thank you very much for your time."

🇩🇪 In Germany: Saying this as you wrap up an interview is expected and lands well. Many candidates repeat it in a brief thank-you email the same day.

Phrase Breakdown

Vielen Dank

vee-len dahngk

Thank you very much

This is a common polite thank-you. The 'V' in 'Vielen' sounds like an English 'f'.

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

An expression of gratitude.

Example

Dank euch ist alles möglich.

Thanks to you, everything is possible.

für das Gespräch.

fyr dahs guh-SHPRAIKH

for the conversation

'für' takes the accusative. 'Gespräch' means a conversation or an interview. The 'sp' is pronounced 'shp'.

Example

Das Gespräch war gut.

The conversation was good.

Words in this phrase

für

[fyr]

for

A preposition indicating purpose or destination.

Example

Das ist für dich.

This is for you.

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Gespräch

[guh-SHPRAIKH]

conversation

A discussion or talk, often used in professional networking and email follow-ups.

Example

Unser Gespräch auf der Messe war sehr hilfreich.

Our conversation at the fair was very helpful.

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