VERB
bedanken/bəˈdaŋkŋ̩/to thank
bedanken is a German verb that means to thank. It is pronounced /bəˈdaŋkŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bedankte" and the past participle is "bedankt".
Definitions
1.to express thanks (always reflexive: sich bedanken)(polite expression of gratitude)
a.to politely say thank you for something
Ich möchte mich für Ihre Hilfe bedanken.—I would like to thank you for your help.
b.to give thanks to someone, typically followed by 'bei'
Er hat sich bei seiner Lehrerin bedankt.—He thanked his teacher.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bedanken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bedanke |
| Present (du) | bedankst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bedankt |
| Preterite (ich) | bedankte |
| Participle II | bedankt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bedankte |
| Imperative (singular) | bedank |
| Imperative (plural) | bedankt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bedanken" mean in English?
- "bedanken" means to thank. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bedanken"?
- "bedanken" is pronounced /bəˈdaŋkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bedanken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bedanken" is "bedankt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bedanken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bedanken" becomes "bedankte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bedanken"?
- "bedanken" is a verb in German.
