Danke
neutral
In Austrian German "thanks" is Danke. Friends say Danke dir and also Merci, borrowed from French.
Meaning: casual thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Danke | neutral |
| Danke dir | casual |
| Merci | casual |
Danke works everywhere. Danke dir adds a personal touch. Merci is relaxed and mostly for casual situations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For the formal version use Danke Ihnen or Vielen Dank.
Did you know?
- The reply Gern is short for Gern geschehen, "gladly done".
Examples in context
- Danke dir für die Hilfe!Thanks for the help!
- Merci, das war nett.Thanks, that was kind.
- Danke, gleichfalls.Thanks, same to you.
Example conversation
Jonas receives a coffee from his colleague Lena in Linz.
- LenaHier, dein Kaffee.Here, your coffee.
- JonasDanke dir!Thanks!
- LenaGern.You are welcome.
