Dankie Here
/ˈdaŋki ˈɦiə̯rə/word by word
The English phrase "thank you God" is translated into Afrikaans as Dankie Here.
The phrase is used as an expression to show gratitude to God.
What does it mean word for word?
In this context, Here is a direct translation of the title "Lord" rather than referring to a location as the English word "here" might.
Which one should you use?
While Dankie Here translates to "Thank you Lord", the phrase Dankie God is a more literal translation of "Thank you God".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdaŋki ˈɦiə̯rə/
Did you know?
- The word Here in this phrase actually shares an ancient ancestor with the word 'grey', as it originally meant 'grey-haired' or 'venerable'.
- In Afrikaans culture, Dankie Here is often used as a reflexive exclamation of relief during a crisis, even by people who do not consider themselves traditionally religious.
- The word dankie is a shortened version of dank u or dank jy. It has evolved from a full sentence meaning 'I thank you' into a single standalone word for 'thanks'.
Examples in context
- Baie dankie, Here, vir al U gawes.Thank you very much, Lord, for all Your gifts.
- Here, ek is so dankbaar vir U liefde en genade.Lord, I am so grateful for Your love and grace.
- Dankie Here vir die mooi dag.Thank you God for the beautiful day.
- Dankie Here, ek is vandag veilig.Thank you God, I am safe today.
- Dankie Here vir my familie.Thank you God for my family.
Example conversation
Nicola and Stefan are walking through a park after a storm.
- NicolaDie storm is uiteindelik verby.The storm is finally over.
- StefanJa, dankie Here vir die vrede.Yes, thank you God for the peace.
- NicolaDit is so goed om die son te sien.It is so good to see the sun.
- StefanDit is werklik 'n seën.It is truly a blessing.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dankie, Here) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Here, dankie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
