Significado
To express gratitude verbally.
Contexto cultural
In Germany, 'Danke sagen' is often followed by a specific reason. Just saying 'Danke' is fine, but 'Danke für...' is seen as more sincere and attentive. Austrians might use 'Vergelt's Gott' (May God reward you) in very rural or traditional settings, but 'Danke sagen' remains the standard for everyone else. In Switzerland, you will often hear 'Merci' instead of 'Danke'. So people will say 'Merci sagen' quite frequently. In German offices, it is common to 'danke sagen' at the end of a project or a week. It is a key part of 'Feedback-Kultur'.
Add 'mal'
Adding 'mal' (Ich wollte mal danke sagen) makes the phrase sound much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't forget the 'e'
Many English speakers drop the final 'e' in 'Danke'. Make sure to pronounce it clearly as 'DAN-kuh'.
Significado
To express gratitude verbally.
Add 'mal'
Adding 'mal' (Ich wollte mal danke sagen) makes the phrase sound much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't forget the 'e'
Many English speakers drop the final 'e' in 'Danke'. Make sure to pronounce it clearly as 'DAN-kuh'.
Use with 'einfach'
Saying 'Ich wollte einfach nur danke sagen' is a very charming way to show sincere gratitude without any hidden agenda.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'sagen'.
Ich möchte dir für {das|n} Geschenk danke _______.
After 'möchte' (modal verb), the main verb must be in the infinitive at the end of the sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I said thank you' in the past?
The Perfekt tense uses 'haben' + the past participle 'gesagt'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hier ist dein {der|m} Kaffee. B: Oh, danke! A: Gern geschehen. B: Ich wollte schon lange mal _______ _______ für deine {die|f} Hilfe.
The context of receiving coffee and help requires expressing gratitude.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a birthday party and received a nice card.
You thank someone for the specific object you received (the card).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIch möchte dir für {das|n} Geschenk danke _______.
After 'möchte' (modal verb), the main verb must be in the infinitive at the end of the sentence.
How do you say 'I said thank you' in the past?
The Perfekt tense uses 'haben' + the past participle 'gesagt'.
A: Hier ist dein {der|m} Kaffee. B: Oh, danke! A: Gern geschehen. B: Ich wollte schon lange mal _______ _______ für deine {die|f} Hilfe.
The context of receiving coffee and help requires expressing gratitude.
You are at a birthday party and received a nice card.
You thank someone for the specific object you received (the card).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even your boss. It's very safe.
Yes! It's very common and sounds even more polite.
In the phrase 'danke sagen', 'danke' is usually lowercase unless it's at the start of a sentence. However, 'ein Dankeschön' is always capitalized.
'Danken' is a single verb (Ich danke dir). 'Danke sagen' is a collocation (Ich sage danke). 'Danke sagen' is more common in spoken German.
Use 'Danke sagen für alles'.
No, it's usually 'jemandem (Dative) danke sagen'. For example: 'Ich sage dir danke'.
Yes, it's a great way to start or end an email: 'Ich wollte mich kurz melden und danke sagen'.
Yes, though 'Merci sagen' is also very popular there.
The past tense is 'hat danke gesagt'.
In many social situations in Germany, yes. It's expected when you receive help or a gift.
Frases relacionadas
sich bedanken
synonymTo thank (reflexive)
Dankbarkeit zeigen
similarTo show gratitude
vielen Dank
builds onMany thanks
nichts zu danken
contrastNothing to thank for (You're welcome)
ein Dankeschön
specialized formA little thank-you (gift/word)
