How to Say “I Really Appreciate It” in German

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ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen
/ɪç vaɪ̯s das ˈvɪʁklɪç t͡sə ˈʃɛtsn̩/word by word
The English phrase "I really appreciate it" is translated into German as ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen.
This phrase is used to express gratitude and show that you value someone's kindness or help.

Which one should you use?

While a phrase like Ich danke dir/Ihnen (I thank you) is a direct expression of thanks, ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen focuses more on the speaker's recognition of the value or effort behind the action.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, though it carries a slightly more serious and sincere tone than a simple Danke.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses the construction wissen + zu + infinitive, which in this context functions as to know how to value or to be able to appreciate.

How do you pronounce it?

/ɪç vaɪ̯s das ˈvɪʁklɪç tsə ˈʃɛtsn̩/

Did you know?

  • The verb schätzen in this phrase comes from the word Schatz, meaning 'treasure'. To appreciate something in German is literally to value it as a treasure.
  • While schätzen means 'to appreciate' here, it is also the standard German word for 'to estimate' or 'to guess' a number.

Examples in context

  • Danke für das Angebot! Ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen!
    Thank you for the offer. I really appreciate it.
    This sentence shows how to use ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen after thanking someone for an offer.
    Tatoeba #12685990 by Waldelfe, translation #12289249 by CK
  • Mir ist bewusst, welche Mühe du in dieses Projekt investiert hast, und ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen.
    I realize the effort you have put into this project and I really appreciate it.
    This sentence demonstrates how to use ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen when acknowledging the effort someone put into a project.
    Tatoeba #5805596 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #953583 by CK
  • Ich schätze es wirklich sehr.
    I really appreciate it.
  • Vielen, vielen Dank!
    Many, many thanks!
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Julian helped Sarah move some heavy boxes into her apartment.

  1. Sarah

    Danke für deine Hilfe, Julian.
    Thanks for your help, Julian.
  2. Julian

    Kein Problem, ich helfe gerne.
    No problem, I am happy to help.
  3. Sarah

    Ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen.
    I really appreciate it.
  4. Julian

    Gerne geschehen, Sarah.
    You're welcome, Sarah.

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