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How to Say ‘Thank’ in German

Danke

dahn-keh

[dahn-keh]

🇩🇪 In Germany: danke alone when something is offered reads as declining. Say ja, bitte if you want it.

Phrase Breakdown

Danke

[dahn-keh]

thanks

Expressing gratitude.

Example

Danke für den Kaffee.

Thanks for the coffee.

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