der Dank
Meaning and Usage
"Der Dank" in German translates to "the thanks" or "the gratitude." It is used to express appreciation or gratitude towards someone for something they have done.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Dank" is a masculine noun with no prefix or suffix. It originated from the Middle High German word "danc" and is related to the English word "thank."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Dank" is similar to the English word "thanks" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
Expressing gratitude and saying "Dankeschön" (thank you very much) are important aspects of German etiquette and manners.
Example Sentences
- Vielen Dank für deine Hilfe. (Thank you very much for your help.)
- Ich möchte dir für alles danken, was du für mich getan hast. (I want to thank you for everything you have done for me.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Dank" with "thank" in English to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- Dankbarkeit (gratitude)
- sich bedanken (to thank)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
The gender of "Dank" is masculine. The plural form is "die Danks," though it's more common to use "Dank" in the singular form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Dank" is a noun and does not have a verb conjugation.