danke für deine Hilfe
In German, "thank you for your help" is said as danke für deine Hilfe.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone who has provided assistance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of danke (thanks), für (for), deine (your) and Hilfe (help).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form danke für deine Hilfe uses the informal singular possessive pronoun deine. If you are thanking a group of people you know informally, use eure instead of deine to form danke für eure Hilfe. To express the same sentiment formally, replace deine with Ihre to form danke für Ihre Hilfe. Because the noun Hilfe is feminine, the possessive pronouns end in -e (deine, Ihre or eure).
When do people say it?
When someone says this to you, a common and natural response is Gerne!, which means "gladly!" Another way to say "no problem" or "don't mention it" in response is Keine Ursache!
Did you know?
- The response Keine Ursache! literally translates to 'no cause', implying there was no reason for the other person to feel indebted.
- The word Hilfe was once part of a spelling battle, as the variant Hülfe was actually the more common standard in northern Germany until the early 20th century.
- The word danke is actually a shortened version of the full sentence ich danke dir, which means 'I thank you'.
Examples in context
- Tom, danke für deine Hilfe!Tom, thank you for your help.This sentence shows how to address someone by name while using danke für deine Hilfe.Tatoeba #12633128 by Waldelfe, translation #11962685 by CK
- „Danke für deine Hilfe!“ – „Gerne!“"Thank you for your help." "You're welcome."This shows a common exchange where Gerne! is used as a response to danke für deine Hilfe!Tatoeba #12258363 by mhr, translation #12258348 by Miktsoanit
- „Danke für deine Hilfe!“ – „Keine Ursache!“"Thank you for your help." "No worries."This shows a common exchange where Keine Ursache! is used as a response to danke für deine Hilfe!Tatoeba #507896 by MUIRIEL, translation #3535264 by adamtrousers
- Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe.Thank you very much for your help.
- Ihre Hilfe war sehr hilfreich. Dafür bin ich Ihnen sehr dankbar.Your help was very useful. I am very grateful to you.
- Es war äußerst freundlich von Ihnen, mir zu helfen.It was extremely kind of you to help me.
- Deine Hilfe hat mir sehr geholfen. Dafür bin ich dir sehr dankbar.Your help was very helpful. I am very grateful to you.
- Es war echt nett von dir, mir zu helfen.It was really nice of you to help me.
- Ich wollte mich bei Ihnen bedanken, dass Sie extra Zeit für mich genommen haben.I wanted to thank you for taking extra time for me.
- Vielen Dank für die schnelle Erledigung meines Anliegens.Thank you for quickly addressing my concern.
- Dankeschön für die Hilfe bei unserem Projekt.Thank you for helping with our project.
- Herzlichen Dank für deine Unterstützung bei meinem Umzug.Many thanks for your help with my move.
- Ich wollte mich noch einmal für Ihre Unterstützung bedanken.I wanted to thank you again for your help.
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Example conversation
Maximilian helped Hannah carry heavy boxes into her new apartment.
- HannahDanke für deine Hilfe, Maximilian!Thank you for your help, Maximilian!
- MaximilianSehr gerne, Hannah.You're very welcome, Hannah.
- HannahDie Kisten sind jetzt alle drin.The boxes are all inside now.
- MaximilianFreut mich, dass ich helfen konnte.I'm glad I could help.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hilfe, danke, für, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
