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How do you say "Thank you very much" in German?
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If you want to say thank you in German with more emphasis, there are several ways to express deeper gratitude. The most common phrase is "Vielen Dank", which translates to "Many thanks" or "Thank you very much." This is slightly more formal than a simple "Danke" and is often used in professional or polite conversations.

Another common way to express strong appreciation is "Danke schön" and "Danke sehr", both of which mean "Thank you very much." The difference between these two is minimal, but "Danke schön" has a slightly more heartfelt tone, while "Danke sehr" sounds a bit more neutral.

For even greater emphasis, you can use "Herzlichen Dank", which translates to "Heartfelt thanks." This phrase is ideal when you are truly grateful for someone's effort, such as thanking a friend for helping you move or appreciating a colleague for going above and beyond at work. Another variation is "Tausend Dank", meaning "A thousand thanks," which is used in informal contexts to show extreme gratitude.

In very formal situations, you can say "Ich danke Ihnen vielmals", which means "I thank you very much." This phrase is commonly used in business settings, professional emails, and when addressing someone respectfully.

No matter which phrase you choose, expressing gratitude properly will help you sound more polite and natural when saying thank you in German.
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