dankbar
Translation
grateful, thankful
Examples
Ich bin dir sehr dankbar.
I am very grateful to you.
Er war dankbar für die Hilfe.
He was thankful for the help.
Grammar Patterns
to be grateful ((to sb.)) I am grateful to you for your help.
to be grateful ((for sth.)) She is grateful for the chance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erkenntlich; Antonyms: undankbar
Etymology
From 'Dank' (thanks) + the suffix '-bar' (-able, full of). Literally means 'full of thanks'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Dank-bar' -> a bar you go to in order to say 'Danke!' (thanks!).