INTERJECTION

danke/ˈdaŋkə/thank you; thanks

danke is a German interjection that means thank you or thanks. It is pronounced /ˈdaŋkə/.

Definitions

1.used to politely express gratitude or thanks(polite expression)

a.simple, polite way to thank someone

Danke für Ihre Hilfe.—Thank you for your help.

b.often as a brief response with declining; formulaic use

Noch Kaffee? – Nein, danke.—More coffee? – No, thank you.

Frequently asked questions

What does "danke" mean in English?
"danke" means thank you or thanks. It is a German interjection.
How do you pronounce "danke"?
"danke" is pronounced /ˈdaŋkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "danke"?
"danke" is a interjection in German.

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