How do you say 'Thank you very much' in German?
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By mastering this deck, you'll confidently express gratitude and apologies in German, enhancing your politeness and social skills in diverse contexts such as conversations, customer service, and formal interactions. This will help you build positive relationships and navigate social situations smoothly.
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| 1 | How do you say 'Thank you very much' in German? |
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Learn how to thank, apologize, and respond politely in various everyday situations.
Vielen Dank |
| Think of 'many thanks' in German |
| 2 | How would you politely respond to someone thanking you, saying 'You're welcome'? | Gern geschehen | Literally 'happened gladly' |
| 3 | What is a polite way to say 'Sorry' when you want to apologize for a mistake? | Entschuldigung | Common apology word, similar to 'excuse me' |
| 4 | How do you politely ask 'Sorry, I didn't understand' in German? | Entschuldigen Sie, ich habe das nicht verstanden | Formal version of 'Sorry, I didn't understand' |
| 5 | What phrase can you use to thank someone for their help in a formal situation? | Ich danke Ihnen sehr | Formal 'I thank you very much' |
| 6 | How do you apologize if you accidentally bump into someone in a formal setting? | Entschuldigen Sie bitte, das war nicht meine Absicht | Polite and formal apology for accidental bumping |
| 7 | What is a casual way to say 'Thanks a lot' to a friend? | Vielen Dank / Danke dir | Informal thanks, use 'dir' for friends |
| 8 | How do you politely ask someone to forgive you for a mistake? | Bitte verzeihen Sie mir | Formal: 'Please forgive me' |
| 9 | How do you express gratitude for someone's assistance in a formal letter? | Ich möchte mich herzlich für Ihre Hilfe bedanken | Formal and polite expression of thanks |
| 10 | What phrase would you use to apologize for being late in a formal context? | Ich entschuldige mich für die Verspätung | Formal apology for tardiness |
| 11 | How do you respond politely if someone says 'Danke für Ihre Hilfe'? | Gern geschehen / Keine Ursache | Standard polite responses to thanks |
| 12 | What is a polite way to decline an invitation? | Vielen Dank für die Einladung, aber ich muss leider absagen | Express gratitude and regret |
| 13 | How do you politely ask someone to repeat what they said? | Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? | Formal request to repeat |
| 14 | What is the polite phrase for 'Sorry for the inconvenience'? | Entschuldigung für die Unannehmlichkeiten | Useful in service situations |
| 15 | How do you express appreciation after receiving help? | Ich bin Ihnen sehr dankbar | Formal way to say 'I am very grateful to you' |
| 16 | What phrase can you use to apologize for a mistake in a casual setting? | Sorry, das war mein Fehler | Casual 'Sorry, that was my mistake' |
| 17 | How do you thank someone for a compliment politely? | Vielen Dank, das freut mich sehr | Expressing gratitude and happiness |
| 18 | What is a polite way to ask for forgiveness after a minor mistake? | Bitte verzeihen Sie mir das Missverständnis | Formal apology for misunderstanding |
| 19 | How do you thank someone who has just helped you in a shop? | Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe | Standard polite gratitude in customer service |
| 20 | What phrase can you use to apologize for interrupting someone? | Entschuldigen Sie die Unterbrechung | Formal apology for interruption |
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