danke

Meaning and Usage

"Danke" is the German word for "thank you" or "thanks." It is used to express gratitude or appreciation.

Linguistic Analysis

"Danke" is a standalone expression meaning "thank you" in German.

Comparisons between German and English

The German word "danke" is equivalent to the English "thank you" or "thanks."

Cultural Context

Expressing gratitude is an important part of German culture, and saying "danke" is a common courtesy in various social interactions.

Example Sentences

1. Danke für deine Hilfe. (Thank you for your help.)
2. Vielen Dank für das Geschenk. (Thank you very much for the present.)

Memory Tips

Associate "danke" with the English word "thanks" to remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

• Dankbar (grateful)
• Danklichkeit (gratitude)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

The word "danke" does not have a gender or plural form, as it is an expression.

Conjugation (for verbs)

"Danke" is not a verb and does not have conjugations.