danke für deine Ermutigung
In German, "thank you for your encouragement" is danke für deine Ermutigung.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone who has given support or confidence to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun Ermutigung means "encouragement" and is derived from the verb ermutigen, which literally means "to give courage" (mut = courage).
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition für always takes the accusative case, which is why the possessive pronoun deine ends in -e in this context. If you are thanking a group of people you are on a first-name basis with, use eure instead of deine.
Did you know?
- The word Mut meaning 'courage' is a linguistic relative of the English word 'mood'. Originally both described a person's inner spirit or mental state.
- Up until the 18th century, the word für was often used interchangeably with vor, which refers to a physical location in front of something.
- If you were thanking someone in a very formal setting, such as a boss or a stranger, you would change deine to Ihre to maintain professional distance.
Examples in context
- Danke für deine Ermutigung vor der Prüfung.Thank you for your encouragement before the exam.
- Ich habe es geschafft, danke für deine Ermutigung.I made it, thank you for your encouragement.
- Danke für deine Ermutigung in dieser schwierigen Zeit.Thank you for your encouragement during this difficult time.
Example conversation
Lukas tells Laura he decided to apply for a new job.
- LukasIch bewerbe mich heute um die Stelle.I am applying for the position today.
- LauraDas ist toll, du schaffst das sicher!That's great, you can certainly do it!
- LukasDanke für deine Ermutigung, Laura.Thank you for your encouragement, Laura.
- LauraGerne, ich glaube an dich!You're welcome, I believe in you!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ermutigung, danke, für, CC BY-SA 4.0.
