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How to Say ‘Thanks for the update’ in German

Danke für das Update

DAHN-kuh fyr dahs AP-deyt

[DAHN-kuh fyr dahs AP-deyt]

Phrase Breakdown

Danke

[DAHN-kuh]

thanks

A common way to express gratitude.

Example

Danke für das nette Gespräch gestern.

Thanks for the nice conversation yesterday.

für das Update

fyr dahs AP-deyt

for the update

'für' (for) has the 'ü' sound: say 'ee' with rounded lips. 'Update' is neuter in German, so it takes 'das', and it is pronounced as in English.

Example

Danke für das Gespräch.

Thanks for the conversation.

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.

Update

[AP-deyt]

update

A short report on the current status; borrowed from English, neuter.

Example

Sie gibt ein kurzes Update.

She gives a short update.

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