🙏💯

How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in German

Vielen herzlichen Dank

FEE-len HERTS-likh-en dahngk

[FEE-len HERTS-likh-en dahngk]

💬 Usage Tip: Dank is masculine, so after an implied "many" both words take -en: vielen herzlichen Dank. Same with besten Dank.

Phrase Breakdown

Vielen

[FEE-len]

many

A form of viel used in expressions like vielen Dank, meaning many or much depending on context.

Example

Vielen Dank für Ihre Zeit.

Many thanks for your time.

herzlichen

[HERTS-likh-en]

heartfelt / warm

Adjective from 'Herz' (heart); used in set greetings and congratulations.

Example

Herzlichen Dank für die Einladung!

Many thanks for the invitation!

Dank

[dahngk]

thanks; gratitude

A noun meaning thanks or gratitude. In modern everyday German, it mostly appears in fixed expressions like Vielen Dank.

Example

Ihr Dank hat mich sehr gefreut.

Your thanks made me very happy.

Guides for German learners

Duolingo vs Pimsleur: Tapping on a Screen or Talking Out Loud?Duolingo vs Pimsleur: five minutes of tapping versus thirty minutes of speaking. What each is good at, what each costs, and which to pick for your goal.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”

Emma L., 27, UX Researcher

“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”

Marcus J., 40, Engineer

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer