die Dankesworte
Translation
words of thanks, expression of gratitude
Examples
Er sprach einige Dankesworte.
He spoke a few words of thanks.
Ihre Dankesworte waren sehr herzlich.
Her words of thanks were very heartfelt.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) sprechen/sagen to speak/say words of thanks He spoke some moving words of thanks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Danksagung (thanksgiving), anerkennende Worte (words of appreciation)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Dank' (thanks) + '-es-' (linking element) + 'Worte' (words, plural of Wort).
Memory Tips
Break it down literally: 'Dankes' (of thanks) + 'Worte' (words). It means exactly what it says.