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

Infinitivebedanken
Present (ich)bedanke
Present (du)bedankst
Present (er/sie/es)bedankt
Preterite (ich)bedankte
Participle IIbedankt
Konjunktiv II (ich)bedankte
Imperative (singular)bedank
Imperative (plural)bedankt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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