Danke, dass Sie heute gekommen sind
The English phrase 'thank you for coming today' is translated into German as Danke, dass Sie heute gekommen sind.
This phrase is a polite expression used to show appreciation to people who have attended an event or meeting.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Danke, dass Sie heute gekommen sind translates to 'Thank you, that you today come are', using a subordinate clause structure rather than a prepositional phrase like the English 'for coming'.
Which one should you use?
While Danke, dass Sie heute gekommen sind is a common way to say it, Vielen Dank für Ihr Kommen is a more formal, noun-based alternative often used in written programs or very official speeches.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the formal pronoun 'Sie', making it appropriate for business settings, lectures or speaking to strangers. If you are speaking to a single friend or someone you know well, you should replace 'Sie gekommen sind' with 'du gekommen bist'.
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Examples in context
- Danke, daß Sie heute gekommen sind!Thank you for coming today.This sentence demonstrates the standard way to say 'Thank you for coming today'.Tatoeba #12526818 by Waldelfe, translation #3096376 by CK
- Liebe(r) [Name], vielen Dank, dass du heute vorbeigekommen bist. Es war großartig, dich hier zu haben und wir haben uns sehr gefreut, dich wiederzusehen. Wir hoffen, du hattest genauso viel Spaß wie wir. Bis zum nächsten Mal! Herzliche Grüße, [Dein Name]Dear [Name], thank you so much for stopping by today. It was fantastic to have you here, and we were thrilled to see you again. We hope you had as much fun as we did. Until next time! Warm regards, [Your Name]
- Danke, dass Sie heute gekommen sind, das freut mich sehr.Thank you for coming today, I am very happy about that.
Example conversation
Felix is ending a business meeting with Julia.
- FelixDas war alles für heute. Danke, dass Sie heute gekommen sind.That was all for today. Thank you for coming today.
- JuliaSehr gerne, Herr Felix. Es war sehr interessant.My pleasure, Mr. Felix. It was very interesting.
- FelixIch freue mich auf unser nächstes Treffen.I look forward to our next meeting.
- JuliaIch auch. Auf Wiedersehen!Me too. Goodbye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sie, danke, dass, heute, sie, sind, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
