díky
[ˈɟiːkɪ]
díky is the Czech word for "thanks".
díky is used to express appreciation or gratitude. It can also function as a preposition meaning "thanks to", such as in the phrase díky tobě (thanks to you). When you want to say "thanks for" something, you use the phrase díky za.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
díky is an informal way to say "thanks", whereas děkuji is the standard, more formal way to say "thank you". If you want to say "thanks a lot" or "thanks so much", you can use díky moc.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
díky is an informal expression. For formal situations, use děkuji.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing thanks for something using díky za, you must follow the preposition za with the accusative case.
Did you know?
- The formal version děkuji comes from the root děkat, which is related to the word for 'paying a debt'. Expressing gratitude is linguistically linked to settling an account.
- The word díky is the plural form of dík, which historically meant 'gratitude' or 'a thank-offering'. In modern Czech, you cannot use the singular form to say 'thanks'.
- If you use the formal děkuji in a very casual setting with close friends, it might actually sound sarcastic or jokingly overly dramatic.
Examples in context
- Díky za vaši snahu.Thanks for your effort.This sentence shows how to use díky to express gratitude for effort.Tatoeba #11496854 by Ergulis, translation #11496756 by shekitten
- Díky za to varování.Thanks for the heads-up.This sentence uses díky to thank someone for a heads-up.Tatoeba #7888950 by Ergulis, translation #1554082 by CK
- Díky za pomoc, Tome.Thanks for your help, Tom.This sentence demonstrates using díky to thank someone for their help.Tatoeba #8434717 by Ergulis, translation #4950766 by CK
- Díky za pomocThanks for the help
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jakub gives Jana a cup of coffee.
- JanaDíky za kávu, Jakube.Thanks for the coffee, Jakub.
- JakubNení zač, Jano.You're welcome, Jana.
- JanaJe moc dobrá.It is very good.
- JakubRád se mám.I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thanks” translations and entries díky, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries díky, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
