das Dankeschön
Translation
thank you very much, thanks a lot, a thank-you
Examples
Dankeschön für Ihre Hilfe!
Thank you very much for your help!
Er sagte nicht einmal Dankeschön.
He didn't even say thank you.
Als kleines Dankeschön habe ich Blumen mitgebracht.
As a small thank-you, I brought flowers.
Grammar Patterns
((as a)) ((Dankeschön)) ((for sth.)) as a thank-you for sth. As a small Dankeschön, I brought flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vielen Dank, Herzlichen Dank; Response: Bitte schön.
Etymology
A combination of 'Danke' (thanks) and 'schön' (beautiful, nice). It literally means 'a beautiful thanks'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more heartfelt or formal way of saying 'Danke' (Thanks).