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"Thank you very much" in German: vielen Dank
vielen Dank
Thank you very much in German is vielen Dank. It is a step politer than plain danke. Herzlichen Dank is warmer still.
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How to pronounce vielen Dank
Say it
FEE-len DAHNK
/ˈfiːlən daŋk/
FEE-len DAHNK. Vielen has FEE; Dank has ah and a final k.
"Thank you very much" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vielen Dank | thank you very much Polite default. | Polite default. |
| herzlichen Dank | heartfelt thanks Stronger gratitude. | Stronger gratitude. |
| Danke schön | thank you kindly Warm everyday thanks. | Warm everyday thanks. |
| vielen lieben Dank | many kind thanks Friendly emphasis. | Friendly emphasis. |
How to use vielen Dank in real life
- 1After help
Vielen Dank für deine Hilfe!
Thank you very much for your help!
Für + accusative after Dank.
- 2Email closing
Vielen Dank im Voraus.
Thank you very much in advance.
Common formal line.
- 3Receiving a gift
Wow—vielen Dank, das ist so nett!
Wow—thank you very much, that's so kind!
Works spoken and written.
Mistakes English speakers make with vielen Dank
Incorrect: viel Dank
Correct: vielen Dank
The fixed phrase is vielen Dank with -en.
Incorrect: Vielen Danke
Correct: Vielen Dank / Danke
Dank is the noun here; don't add -e.
Good to know
Vielen Dank shows up in emails, shops, and speeches. A short Bitte or Gerne is the usual reply, just like after danke.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a charger
ChatPal
Hier, nimm mein Kabel.
Here, take my cable.
You
Vielen Dank, du rettest mich!
Thank you very much, you're saving me!
ChatPal
Gern. Vielen Dank übrigens für gestern.
Gladly. Thank you very much for yesterday, by the way.
You
Immer. Und nochmals vielen Dank fürs Kabel.
Always. And thanks again for the cable.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thank you very much" in German
Is vielen Dank more formal than danke?
Usually a bit politer, yes.
How do you reply?
Bitte, Gerne, or Kein Problem.
What does Vielen Dank im Voraus mean?
Thank you in advance.
Can I write vielen Dank in an email?
Yes, it is standard.
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