danke der Nachfrage
The English phrase "thanks for asking" is translated into German as danke der Nachfrage.
This phrase is a polite expression used to thank someone for inquiring about one's health or well-being. This phrase is typically used as a polite closing to a brief update about one's health, mood or a specific situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase danke der Nachfrage literally translates to "thanks for the inquiry" or "thanks for the follow-up question".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The construction danke der Nachfrage is more formal and polished than simply saying Danke. For even more formal situations, you can use Vielen Dank für Ihre Nachfrage (Thank you very much for your inquiry) or Es ist freundlich, dass Sie fragen (It's kind of you to ask). In informal settings, you can use Danke, dass du nachfragst (Thanks for asking).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Germany and Austria, one can say Danke der Nachfrage.
Did you know?
- While danke der Nachfrage is polite, using it in a very casual setting with close friends can sometimes sound ironically formal or stiff. Germans may use this deliberate formality as a subtle joke among peers.
- In German culture, responding with danke der Nachfrage often signals that the conversation about one's well-being is finished. It serves as a polite social cue to pivot the topic back to the other person or a new subject.
- The word der in the phrase danke der Nachfrage is actually in the genitive case, acting as a way to say 'thanks for the inquiry'.
Examples in context
- Es geht mir gut. Danke der Nachfrage!I'm fine, thanks for asking.This sentence shows how to use danke der Nachfrage after providing an update on your well-being.Tatoeba #3388239 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2747265 by sundown
- „Wie geht es Ihnen, Mr. James?“ – „Gut, danke der Nachfrage. Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.“"How do you do, Mr James?" "Fine, thanks for asking. Nice to meet you."This sentence demonstrates a polite exchange using danke der Nachfrage during an introduction.Tatoeba #12419469 by Waldelfe, translation #73820 by sundown
- Danke der Nachfrage, Tom.Thanks for asking, Tom.This sentence shows how to address someone by name when using danke der Nachfrage.Tatoeba #12737746 by Adelpa, translation #12737686 by Adelpa
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Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian meet at a business conference.
- SarahHallo Maximilian, wie geht es Ihnen heute?Hello Maximilian, how are you today?
- MaximilianMir geht es sehr gut, danke der Nachfrage.I am doing very well, thanks for asking.
- SarahDas freut mich zu hören.I am glad to hear that.
- MaximilianUnd wie geht es Ihnen, Sarah?And how are you, Sarah?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
