danke euch allen
The English phrase "thank you all" is translated into German as danke euch allen.
For a more emphatic or formal expression, you might say Vielen Dank an alle! (Thank you very much, everyone!) or Ich danke Ihnen allen! (I thank you all!). In more casual, heartfelt settings, you can use Herzlichen Dank an euch alle! (A heartfelt thanks to all of you!).
Meaning: thank you all (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of danke (thanks), euch (you [plural/informal]) and allen (all).
Which one should you use?
danke euch allen is specifically used when addressing a group of people with whom you are on informal terms, such as friends, family or peers. If you are addressing a group of people formally, such as business colleagues or strangers, you should use danke Ihnen allen instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Swiss German, the variation Danke an euch alli! is used to express appreciation to a group of people.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the dative case because the verb danken (to thank) requires a dative object.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the choice between euch and Ihnen is a social minefield. Using euch with a superior or a stranger can be perceived as an unintentional insult or an overly bold claim of intimacy.
- The word euch shares a common origin with the Yiddish word aykh and the Dutch word 'jou', tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European source.
- In Swiss German, the word alli is used instead of allen. This reflects a broader trend in Swiss dialects to replace the final -en ending of many standard German adjectives and pronouns with -i.
Examples in context
- Ich danke Ihnen allen für Ihre Mitarbeit und Hingabe!I thank all of you for your cooperation and dedication!
- Danke euch allen für diesen wundervollen Abend!Thanks to all of you for this wonderful evening!
- Herzlichen Dank an euch alle für eure großartige Unterstützung!A heartfelt thanks to all of you for your fantastic support!
- Danke euch allen für die Hilfe!Thank you all for the help!
Example conversation
Laura is finishing a group project with Julian and other classmates.
- LauraWir sind endlich fertig. Danke euch allen!We are finally finished. Thank you all!
- JulianGerne, Laura! Das war gute Arbeit.You're welcome, Laura! That was good work.
- LauraIch bin froh, dass wir ein Team waren.I am glad that we were a team.
- JulianIch auch. Bis morgen in der Schule!Me too. See you tomorrow at school!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries danke, euch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
