Danke für die Erinnerung
In German, "thank you for reminding me" is expressed as Danke für die Erinnerung.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone for helping you remember something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Danke für die Erinnerung literally translates to "Thanks for the reminder".
Which one should you use?
You can use the more casual Danke fürs Erinnern (Thanks for reminding) in informal settings. If you are in a professional context and someone points out a detail you missed, a common formal alternative is Vielen Dank für den Hinweis, which means "Many thanks for the tip/hint".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Vielen Dank für die Erinnerung is a formal way to say "Thank you very much for the reminder". For an informal way to say "Thank you very much for reminding me", you can use Vielen Dank, dass du mich daran erinnert hast.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition für always takes the accusative case, which is why the feminine article used here is die.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Erinnerung is a relative of the word inner, as the verb erinnern literally suggests bringing something back into the 'inside' of the mind.
- While Danke für die Erinnerung is polite, using Vielen Dank für den Hinweis in a business setting can strategically avoid admitting that you actually forgot a task.
- In the past, the preposition für was used interchangeably with vor to describe locations. It was only in the 18th century that grammarians strictly separated them to define 'for' as a term of exchange or benefit.
Examples in context
- Vielen Dank für die Erinnerung. Ich schätze es wirklich.Thank you very much for reminding me. I really appreciate it.
- Ich bin dir wirklich dankbar, dass du mich darauf hingewiesen hast. Das hätte ich fast vergessen.I am truly grateful to you for reminding me. I almost forgot.
- Danke für die Erinnerung, ich habe es fast vergessen.Thank you for the reminder, I almost forgot it.
- Danke für die Erinnerung an den Termin.Thank you for the reminder about the appointment.
Example conversation
Felix reminds Sarah about a meeting.
- SarahWir haben heute um drei ein Meeting.We have a meeting today at three.
- FelixStimmt, danke für die Erinnerung!That's right, thank you for reminding me!
- SarahGerne, wir sehen uns dann dort.You're welcome, I'll see you there then.
- FelixAlles klar, bis später, Felix.All right, see you later, Felix.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Erinnerung, danke, die, für, CC BY-SA 4.0.
