danke für das Abendessen
The English phrase "thank you for dinner" is translated into German as danke für das Abendessen.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone who provided or prepared the evening meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of danke (thanks), für (for), das (the) and Abendessen (evening meal/dinner).
Which one should you use?
You can replace danke with vielen Dank to say "many thanks for the dinner", which makes the expression of gratitude stronger. Additionally, Danke fürs Essen is a shortened version meaning "thanks for the food."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Danke fürs Essen is a more colloquial and informal way to say thank you for the meal, often used among friends or family.
Did you know?
- While Abendessen refers specifically to the evening meal, Germans often use the word Abendbrot to mean dinner, which literally translates to 'evening bread'.
- In many German households, it is customary to say Guten Appetit before starting the meal, which functions as a collective wish for everyone to enjoy their food.
- Depending on the region, some Germans might use the term Znacht instead of Abendessen to refer to the evening meal, especially in Swiss German.
Examples in context
- Vielen Dank für das köstliche Abendessen!Thank you very much for the delicious dinner!
- Ich möchte mich herzlichst für das vorzügliche Essen bedanken!I would like to sincerely thank you for the exquisite meal!
- Es war wirklich ein Gaumenschmaus. Vielen Dank!It was truly a delight for the taste buds. Thank you!
- Danke für das leckere Essen!Thanks for the tasty food!
- Das Essen war der Hammer! Vielen Dank!The food was amazing! Thank you!
- Danke für das Abendessen!Thank you for dinner!
- Sag ihm bitte danke für das Abendessen.Please tell him thank you for dinner.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are finishing their meal at a restaurant.
- JuliaDas war wirklich lecker.That was really delicious.
- LukasFreut mich, dass es dir geschmeckt hat.I'm glad you enjoyed it.
- JuliaDanke für das Abendessen, Lukas.Thank you for dinner, Lukas.
- LukasGerne geschehen, Julia.You're welcome, Julia.
