VERB
danken/ˈdaŋkŋ̍/to thank
danken is a German verb that means to thank. It is pronounced /ˈdaŋkŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dankte" and the past participle is "gedankt".
Definitions
1.to express thanks to someone(expressing gratitude)
a.to show gratitude for something received
Ich danke dir für deine Hilfe.—I thank you for your help.
b.to say 'thank you'
Er hat ihr für das Geschenk gedankt.—He thanked her for the present.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | danken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | danke |
| Present (du) | dankst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dankt |
| Preterite (ich) | dankte |
| Participle II | gedankt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dankte |
| Imperative (singular) | dank |
| Imperative (plural) | dankt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "danken" mean in English?
- "danken" means to thank. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "danken"?
- "danken" is pronounced /ˈdaŋkŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "danken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "danken" is "gedankt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "danken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "danken" becomes "dankte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "danken"?
- "danken" is a verb in German.
