How do you say "Thank you." in German?

"Thank you." in German is "Danke.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Thank you.’ in German

Q: What does "Danke." mean in English?

"Danke." means "Thank you." in English. Usage tip: A super common everyday word. You can also say "Danke!" on its own in almost any situation. For small talk, it often pairs with how you feel: "Gut, danke." = "Good, thanks."

Danke.

DAHN-kuh

[DAHN-kuh]

💬 Usage Tip: A super common everyday word. You can also say "Danke!" on its own in almost any situation. For small talk, it often pairs with how you feel: "Gut, danke." = "Good, thanks."

🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, a simple "Danke" is used all the time and sounds perfectly natural. You do not need to make it overly enthusiastic; polite and clear is great.

Phrase Breakdown

Danke

[DAHN-kuh]

thanks

A common German word used to say thank you or express gratitude.

Example

Danke, das ist sehr nett.

Thanks, that is very nice.

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