thank you

danke, vielen Dank

Damit zeigt man Dankbarkeit für etwas, das jemand getan oder einem gegeben hat.

In einfachem Englisch: You say this to show that you are pleased with something someone has done or given you.

• Thank you for the gift.
• Thank you very much for your help.
• Thank you, everyone, for making me feel welcome.

So benutzt man es: thank you for something/doing something (Thank you for helping me carry the bags.)

Synonyme: thanks, many thanks

Häufige Wendungen: thank you very much, thank you kindly, thank you everyone

ja danke, gern

Damit nimmt man höflich etwas an, das einem angeboten wird.

In einfachem Englisch: You say this to politely accept something someone offers you.

• “Some tea?” “Yes, thank you.”
• “Would you like a seat?” “Thank you, that would be lovely.”
• “Can I carry your bag?” “Yes, thank you.”

Synonyme: yes please

Häufige Wendungen: yes thank you, thank you please

danke

Damit zeigt man höflich an, dass ein Gespräch oder der Beitrag einer Person beendet ist.

In einfachem Englisch: You say this to politely show that a meeting or someone’s part in it is finished.

• Thank you. You may leave now.
• Thank you, everyone. The meeting is over.
• That is all we need from you today, thank you.

Häufige Wendungen: thank you goodbye, thank you everyone