Danke
neutral
In Austria "thank you" is Danke. Use Danke schön or Vielen Dank for more warmth.
Meaning: gratitude (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Danke | neutral |
| Danke schön | polite |
| Vielen Dank | formal |
Danke is enough for everyday things. Vielen Dank suits help that took effort, and Danke schön is polite in shops and restaurants. Young people and friends also say Merci casually.
Which one should you use?
The usual answer is Bitte or Gern geschehen.
Did you know?
- Danke comes from the old verb danken, to thank, and is one of the first words learners pick up.
Examples in context
- Danke für alles.Thank you for everything.
- Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe.Thank you very much for your help.
Example conversation
Lena thanks the waiter Markus at a restaurant in Salzburg.
- MarkusBitte schön, Ihr Schnitzel.Here you go, your schnitzel.
- LenaDanke schön!Thank you very much!
- MarkusGern geschehen. Guten Appetit!My pleasure. Enjoy your meal!
