ADJECTIVE

dankbar/ˈdaŋkbaːɐ̯/grateful; thankful

dankbar is a German adjective that means grateful or thankful. It is pronounced /ˈdaŋkbaːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dankbarer" and "dankbarsten".

Definitions

1.feeling or showing gratitude for something received(emotion/attitude)

a.expressing gratitude for help, favorable situations, or gifts

Ich bin dir sehr dankbar für deine Unterstützung.—I am very grateful to you for your support.

b.used to politely express gratitude or request something with appreciation

Ich wäre Ihnen sehr dankbar, wenn Sie mir die Informationen zusenden könnten.—I would be very grateful if you could send me the information.

Adjective Forms

Positivedankbar
Comparativedankbarer
Superlativedankbarsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "dankbar" mean in English?
"dankbar" means grateful or thankful. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "dankbar"?
"dankbar" is pronounced /ˈdaŋkbaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "dankbar"?
The comparative of "dankbar" is "dankbarer" and the superlative is "dankbarsten".
What part of speech is "dankbar"?
"dankbar" is a adjective in German.

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