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How to Say ‘Thanks, you too!’ in German

Danke, Ihnen auch!

DAHN-kuh EE-nen owkh

[DAHN-kuh EE-nen owkh]

💬 Usage Tip: Ihnen is the formal "you" after wishing or giving something to someone. Among friends you'd say dir auch.

Phrase Breakdown

Danke

[DAHN-kuh]

thanks / thank you

A common polite expression to show gratitude.

Example

Danke. Das ist sehr freundlich.

Thank you. That is very kind.

Ihnen

[EE-nen]

you (formal, dative)

The formal 'you' in the dative case, used in polite professional situations.

Example

Darf ich Ihnen eine Frage zur Kultur im Unternehmen stellen?

May I ask you a question about the culture in the company?

auch

[owkh]

also / too

Used to say also or too when returning a wish or adding something.

Example

Auch nach dem Karriereevent sollten wir in Kontakt bleiben.

We should stay in touch after the career event too.

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